HC Deb 30 July 1975 vol 896 cc491-2W
29. Mr. Stonehouse

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he is aware of any United Kingdom citizens being arrested by the Government of India under the recent emergency regulations; what are the numbers of British journalists expelled from the country; and what action the High Commission in New Delhi has taken to protect their interests.

Mr. Ennals

One United Kingdom citizen has been arrested and is being detained under legislation affected by regulations made since the proclamation of the state of emergency. His alleged offence is the smuggling of foreign currency. Consular access is being sought.

Two British journalists have been expelled from India and a further journalist was refused readmission to the country. The Acting British High Comm missioner in New Delhi has protested about the manner of these expulsions.