HC Deb 27 January 1943 vol 386 cc515-6W
Mr. Sorensen

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the number of persons detained or imprisoned arising out of political disturbances in Ceylon, or charged with political offences; and what Ceylonese journals have been suppressed or had restrictions imposed upon them for political reasons?

Colonel Stanley

According to my information there are 10 persons in Ceylon detained under Defence Regulations on security grounds. I am glad to say there have been no political disturbances recently in Ceylon. With reference to the last part of the Question, I have no information, but will ask the Governor to furnish the particulars desired.