§ 50. Mr. Swinglerasked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations and the Colonies, in view of the fact that Mr. Sydney Kitching, holder of British passport D054897, was granted an extension of his temporary residence permit in Swaziland till 30th June to enable him to clear up his affairs and that he has since been detained by the South African Government under the so-called Ninety Day Act in solitary confinement, if he will consult the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs concerning an approach to the South African Government in favour of Mr. Kitching's release to enable him to comply with the Swaziland High Commissioner's request.
§ Mr. FisherAny approach to the South African Government is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. As my hon. Friend the Minister of State informed the hon. Member on the 27th April, Mr. Kitching appears to be a South African national and Her Majesty's Government have nolocus standi to intervene officially on his behalf in that country.