§ Mr. Rileyasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what restrictions have been imposed on a number of members of the People's National Party in Jamaica; how many members are affected by the restrictions; and what is the reason for them?
§ Colonel StanleyRestrictive orders under the Jamaica Defence Regulations have been made against seven members of the People's National Party in Jamaica. The restrictions imposed prevent the men from leaving their own parishes without permission, require them to report each week to the police and to notify any change of address, and prohibit them while the Order is in force from addressing public meetings, contributing to newspapers or being concerned in any political propaganda. As regards the reasons for the restrictions I have nothing to add to the reply given to a Question by the hon. Member on the 16th December, 1942.