§ 64. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what steps the Government proposes to take to secure the restoration to liberty of Dr. Banda.
§ 66. Mr. Brockwayasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies when the state of emergency in Nyasaland will be ended, Dr. Banda released and other detainees discharged or placed on trial.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodThe cases of individual detainees, including Dr. Banda, are under constant review. They will be released when the Governor is satisfied that this can be done without detriment to law and order. Similarly the state of emergency will be brought to an end when the right time comes. The question of bringing detainees to trial is a matter for the Attorney-General of Nyasaland.
§ 70. Mr. Stonehouseasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many Nyasaland Africans are held in detention without trial in Nyasaland and Southern Rhodesia, respectively; and when it is proposed that they will be released.
§ Mr. lain MacleodThe Answer is 381 and 86 respectively.
As regards their release I have nothing to add to what I told the House on 2nd November.