§ Mr. Haleasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that in allowing the appeal of four Africans convicted of murder the Court of Appeal for Eastern Africa were satisfied of the fact that the accused had been held in custody for questioning for a period of eight weeks without any charge having been made against them; and whether he will hold an inquiry into the facts.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydYes. An inquiry is being held.