§ 36. Mr. R. Edwardsasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware of the decision of the East African Court of Appeal to quash the convictions and sentences imposed on Abdullah al Asnag, the General Secretary of the Aden Trades Union Congress, Idris Hanbala, the Organising Officer of the Trades Union Congress, and Abdullah Ali Obaid al Wahti; and whether he will consider the payment of compensation to these three persons, who served sentences varying from eight months to six months.
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§ Mr. SandysIf the three persons named make a claim for compensation, it will be a matter for consideration by the Aden Government; but I understand that it is doubtful whether anyex gratia payment would be considered justified if a claim in similar circumstances were made in this country.