HC Deb 22 June 1927 vol 207 c1828
14. Mr. KELLY

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty the number of civilian employés of the Admiralty engaged on the work of constructing the Singapore base; and whether any of these employés were sent out from this country?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the ADMIRALTY (Lieut.-Colonel Headlam)

The number is 931, of whom 13 were sent from this country.

Mr. KELLY

Were the 13 who were sent out of this country sent out in a supervisory capacity?

Lieut.-Colonel HEADLAM

They were of a superior grade to the men working out there.