South Africa (Arrest of British Subjects)

HC Deb 29 November 1971 vol 827 c19W

50. Mr. Hugh Jenkins

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many British subjects have been arrested by the South African Government during the past year.

Mr. Kershaw

There have been 71 since 1st December, 1970, of which nine were for drug offences and 55 on criminal charges. Seven have been detained on charges connected with political activities.