§ 25. Mr. WELLOCKasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the Government of the Federated Malay States have Secured any control in the Perak Hydro Electricity Company in respect of their recent loan to that company of £850,000; and, if so, of what nature?
§ Dr. SHIELSYes, Sir. One of the conditions of the loan is the amendment of the Articles of Association of the company so as to give the Federated Malay States Government voting control by virtue of its holding of preference and ordinary shares.