HC Deb 10 November 1948 vol 457 c1537
31. Mr. Platts-Mills

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he was asked to approve the text of the speech broadcast by the Commissioner-General from Singapore on 6th October.

Mr. Creech Jones

No, Sir.

Mr. Platts-Mills

Bearing in mind the claim that we so ostentatiously made about having given up Imperialism, is there no way in which we can stop these violent, irresponsible, and inflammatory utterances?

Mr. Creech Jones

I do not accept that description of this speech. In all the circumstances, it seems to me that the speech was very necessary.

Mr. Eden

Will the right hon. Gentleman send congratulations to his officer?

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