§ 26. Major Sir Basil Neven-Spenceasked the Minister of War Transport whether his Department has a representative at Singapore with a voice in the control of the docks, or whether the military are in complete charge; and whether he 1513 will give an estimate of the average rates of loading and discharging cargo per day per ship at Singapore.
§ Mr. BarnesYes, Sir, my Department is represented at Singapore and my representative has a voice in the control of the operation of the docks insofar as it affects commercial shipping. The capacity of the port has continued to improve since it commenced to operate after liberation. During the month of February last, some 6,300 tons per day were handled through the port. The gradual return to more normal conditions should bring continued improvement.