HC Deb 19 November 1947 vol 444 cc1118-9
10. Mr. Gammans

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he is yet in a position to amplify his reply to the hon. Member for Hornsey of the nth June, 1947, regarding the representations made to him by the War Prisoners (Singapore) Association.

The Secretary of State for the Colonies (Mr. Creech Jones)

Yes, Sir. The Governor of Singapore has assured me that he is aware of the problems facing members of this Association, and is endeavouring to assist them in all possible ways provided that other members of the public are not thereby made to suffer by comparison. I have caused the Association to be informed in this sense.

Mr. Gammons

Could the Minister give the House an idea of what has happened with regard to this case? Will he cause the decisions to be published in the OFFICIAL REPORT?

Mr. Creech Jones

Reports have been made on such questions as the shortage of housing, clothing, transport, and so on, and the Governor has given what assistance he possibly can to members of the Association.

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