HC Deb 08 June 1961 vol 641 cc113-4W
93. Mr. Stonehouse

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies why Mr. J. K. Chuvinga, the President of the Trades Union Congress of Northern Rhodesia, was warned by the police at a public meeting in Northern Rhodesia on 30th April, 1961, that if he shouted the word "freedom" he would be prosecuted.

Mr. H. Fraser

I assume that the hon. Member refers to Mr. J. K. Chivunga, who attempted to address the meeting, although not included in the advance list of speakers covered by the permit issued for it. I am informed that he was warned of his liability to prosecution if he did so and that the use of the word "freedom" was not mentioned or involved in the warning.

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