HC Deb 09 December 1953 vol 521 c238W
71. Mr. Grimond

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many people are now detained under the emergency regulations in British Guiana; how many have brought their cases before the tribunal; and with what result.

Mr. Lyttelton

Five persons are held under detention orders. One has brought his case before the Advisory Committee appointed to hear objections against detention orders. The other four have refused to appear before the Committee, but three of them have submitted statements to it. Two of these persons are being prosecuted for holding illegal meetings. The Governor has not yet received the recommendations of the Committee.