Dr. V. L. Allen, who is on a visit to Nigeria, was arrested on Tuesday evening, and formally charged yesterday in the Lagos Chief Magistrate's Court under Section 63 of the Nigerian Criminal Code, with the offence of managing or assisting in the management of an unlawful society.

Dr. Allen was remanded in custody until 1st July. He has been visited by a member of the British High Commission which has despatched telegrams to his family and to Leeds University and are arranging legal representation for him.

Our High Commission will be keeping in close touch with the progress of this case and will do everything possible to ensure that Dr. Allen's interests are safeguarded.

I should add that my hon. Friend the Member for Leeds, North-West (Sir D. Kaberry) has already been in touch with me as Dr. Allen is one of his constituents.