§ 8. Mr. Walter Fletcherasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what progress has been made with bringing into being a Government insurance scheme in Malaya, in view of the fact that without such a scheme the vital flow of dollar-earning commodities from that area is in danger of stopping at short notice.
Mr. Creech JonesDiscussions are taking place in London with the interests concerned, whose views will be forwarded to the Malayan Governments for their consideration.
§ Mr. FletcherAs no answer has yet been received from the Malayan Government saying that they are in favour of such a scheme, will the Minister put the lightning-like pressure well known to his Department behind the urge to bring this into being?
Mr. Creech JonesThe Malayan Government have been kept fully in touch with this development and I can assure the hon. Gentleman that all possible speed will be used in order that conclusions should be reached without delay.