§ 16. Flight-Lieutenant Beswickasked the Secretary of State for War if he is aware of dissatisfaction in Singapore over present food rations, and what steps are being taken to improve the general conditions there.
§ Mr. LawsonAs regards the first part of the Question I would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Orpington (Sir W. Smithers) on 29th January. Since I gave that answer, a report has been received that a reduced scale of rations has been brought into effect from 1st February to meet the current critical food situation. The effects of this reduction are at present being examined. As regards conditions generally at Singapore, I can assure my hon. and gallant Friend that the military authorities concerned are doing their utmost to improve matters wherever possible.