§ 55. Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for Burma the intentions of His Majesty's Government regarding the reconstruction and rehabilitation of Burma after her liberation from the Japanese occupation; whether it is proposed to ask Parliament to allocate money for this purpose; and whether he is able to supplement the statement made in April last concerning the future form of government in Burma, having regard to the assurance given by the Secretary of State for India, in January, 1931, that the separation of Burma from India would not prejudice Burma from realising a constitution similar to that India was likely to enjoy?
§ The Secretary of State for Burma (Mr. Amery)As regards the first two parts of the Question I have nothing to add to the answer given to the hon. Member for Stoke (Mr. Ellis Smith) by the then Chancellor of the Exchequer on 18th February. With regard to the last part of the Question, there is nothing to add to the reply to a Question by the hon. Member on 22nd April last.
§ Mr. SorensenDoes not the right hon. Gentleman think that a statement regarding the future political and economic position of Burma would do a great deal to counteract Japanese propaganda?
§ Mr. SorensenWill not the right hon. Gentleman reconsider this matter, or does he mean to suggest that nothing is to be said to the Burmans about their future position?