§ 26. Mr. Harold Daviesasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether all sections of the population of Malaya are eligible for the issue of ration cards for the purchase of cloth; and whether he is satisfied that the cloth can be obtained at reasonable prices by those who need it most.
§ Mr. George HallPresent supplies in Malaya fall short of the minimum required to operate any rationing scheme. The local Governments are, however, distributing available supplies of textiles under a scheme designed to get this cloth to those whose need is greatest and to prevent its disappearance into the black market. Prices and distribution under this scheme are controlled.