§ 8. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many African prisoners have been taken by British forces in Kenya during the last six months; how many of these, having been screened, have not been released; where they are now; what are the conditions of their detention; and what educational and other efforts are available to help them away from the doctrines of Mau Mau and towards good citizenship.
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§ Mr. LytteltonFigures are not readily available for the last six months, but between the beginning of the emergency and 30th June, 112,529 persons were taken into custody in connection with the disturbances. Of these, 15,834 were released immediately on proving their identity, 53,308 were released after screening, 42,356 have been tried and 1,031 are on remand.
Those not considered to be badly indoctrinated are restricted to their location in the Reserve, where contact with the growing resistance to Mau Mau is having the desired effect. Those Mau Mau adherents who are deeply committed will pass through special rehabilitation centres before their release.