HC Deb 17 March 1964 vol 691 c145W
34. Mr. R. Edwards

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what were the reasons for the recent police raid on the offices of the Aden Trade Union Congress, the seizure of office equipment, and the arrest of the President, Mr. Qadhi.

Mr. Sandys

These offices were searched because the police had information that illegal pamphlets were being prepared for distribution. A duplicating machine and some stencils were removed for examination and subsequently returned.

Mr. Ali Hussein Qadhi was arrested for holding an unauthorised meeting but released after being given a warning.

No charges have been brought in respect of either incident.

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