§ 23. Mr. MATHERSasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what is the present position with regard to the King George V. national park in Malaya; and whether the Government will give every encouragement to the preservation of wild fauna in the area?
Mr. THOMASAs regards the first part of the question, as I explained in my answer to the hon. and gallant Member for Wycombe (Sir A. Knox), on 12th February, steps are being taken to expedite the matter. The answer to the second part is in the affirmative.
§ Mr. MATHERSMay I ask the right hon. Gentleman whether, if I am correct in assuming that the park has definitely been named the King George V. Park, there is any dubiety about that designation or not?
Mr. THOMASI am not certain as to the exact definition c f the park, but I am certain that stem are being taken, as I have indicated to expedite the matter, and a grant has already been made; and, further, every encouragement will be given by me.