HC Deb 26 January 1961 vol 633 c51W
84. Mr. Stonehouse

asked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations why no action has been taken by Her Majesty's Government to secure the release of citizens of the United Kingdom and Colonies and British-protected persons who have been arrested in Southern Rhodesia under the Vagrancy Act.

Mr. Alport

Representations to another Government for the release of United Kingdom citizens are normally only made if there is reason to suppose that the action taken against them is illegal or that they are being held for an unduly long period pending trial.