§ 41. Mr. LAMBERTasked the Secretary of State for War if he will state the main heads of the defence works at Singapore estimated to cost £1,150,000; what garrison it is proposed to station there; and whether any estimate has been made as to the annual cost of such garrison?
§ Mr. SHAWThe estimate of £1,150,000 on page 202 of Army Estimates, 1929, relates to Works services only and covers defences, cantonments, roads, piers, workshops and other building services. It would not be in accordance with custom to particularise in greater detail the items of a defence programme, but, as was stated on 17th July last, all questions in connection with the Singapore Base are under the consideration of the Government. As regards the last part of the question, the size of the garrison that would be required for the new de-fences has not yet been determined.