§ 23. Mr. Grimondasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations have recently been made to the regime of Mr. Smith in Rhodesia by Her Majesty's Government for the release of Africans in detention.
§ Miss Joan LestorAs the right hon. Member will have seen in the Press, Mr. Smith has now announced the release of the detained African leaders and their followers.
§ Mr. Kinnockasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many persons have been executed in Rhodesia since November 1965; and in each case for what crime were they punished.
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§ Miss Joan LestorFifty-three persons, including two Europeans, are reported to have been executed in Rhodesia since November 1965. Comprehensive information is not available about the crimes for which the death penalty was imposed in each case, but those executed are known to include common criminals as well as alleged terrorists.