§ 26. Mr. Rees-Williamsasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what rewards or decorations have been, presented to those Asiatics in British Malaya and Sarawak who helped our prisoners and internees during the Japanese occupation at the risk of their lives or where such persons were discovered and murdered by the Japanese, what rewards or decorations have been presented to their next-of-kin.
Mr. Creech JonesThe decorations comprise r C.M.G., 5 O.B.E.' s, 15 M.B.E.' s and 46 British Empire Medals. In addition, many civilians who rendered valuable assistance to Allied Servicemen in Malaya and Borneo have received special recognition by way of awards, certificates of commendation, either by the military or civil authorities, mention in despatches and grants and other forms of assistance.
§ Mr. Rees-WilliamsWhile thanking the Colonial Secretary for his reply and for what he has done in regard to the decorations, may I ask if he is aware that there 1997 is not complete satisfaction that everyone has been covered, and would he look into the matter further?
Mr. Creech JonesYes, Sir. There is still a large number of awards for certain parts under consideration.