HC Deb 11 August 1966 vol 733 c390W
Mr. Evelyn King

asked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations if he will state the names of British journalists who have been expelled from Commonwealth countries within the last two years, giving the countries from which they were expelled, in which cases his Department made protests; and what were the results of such protests.

Mr. Bowden:

1965

  • John Bullock (Ghana).
  • Alex Josey (Malaysia (Singapore)).
  • Mrs. S. Shapiro (Kenya).
  • Priyam Vrat (Uganda).
  • Tom Stacey (India).

1966

  • Billy Chibber (Uganda).
  • E. A. Jones (Uganda).
  • Walter Schwarz (Nigeria).
  • David Loshak (Nigeria).
  • David Loshak (Sierra Leone).

Appropriate representations were made in all cases. In the case of Mr. Vrat, his release from arrest was obtained. Mr. Schwarz was as a result allowed time to wind up his affairs. Mr. Loshak was released on bail pending trial in Sierra Leone.