§ 81. Mr. Bennasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies why the Governor of Aden has banned the newspaper Al-Baath; what reasons for this ban were made public at the time; and if he will now permit the resumption of publication.
§ Mr. Profumo:The Governor, acting in his discretion under the Press and Registration of Books Ordinance, suspended the licence of Al-Baath in July, 1956, and informed the editor accordingly. No reasons were publicly given. I understand the Government of Aden are considering an application for renewal of the licence alongside applications for licences for new newspapers.