HC Deb 18 October 1971 vol 823 cc49-50W
47. Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many Rhodesian Africans are in custody or on bail in Zambia; with what offences they have been charged; what have been the periods in custody in each case; what representations have been made; and with what result.

Sir Alec Douglas-Home

Nine Africans detained in Zambia under public security or immigration regulations have been identified as Rhodesian citizens. Representations have been made on behalf of two in custody since 1969. Inquiries are continuing about the other seven, who have been detained in recent months. None of these has yet been tried or released.