§ 7. Sir Waldron Smithersasked the Secretary of State for War if he has considered the particulars which have been sent him about the conditions of the troops in Singapore; and what action he has taken.
§ Mr. ShinwellAs the hon. Member has been informed, it is difficult to make satisfactory enquiries into the complaints which he has quoted without more detailed information.
§ Sir W. SmithersIs the right hon. Gentleman surprised that the recruitment of more people for the Armed Forces is so difficult when such conditions prevail? [HON. MEMBERS: "What conditions?"] The right hon. Gentleman knows. Is this not another instance of maladministration by the Socialist Government?
§ Mr. ShinwellNo. My surprise is exclusively confined to the fact that the hon. Member has put down a Question without giving me detailed information.