§ 3. Mr. Teelingasked the Minister of Defence what answer he has sent to the letter giving information concerning the derequisitioning of the La Salle College in Hong Kong sent at his request by the owners of the college.
§ Mr. SandysI discussed this matter with representatives of the Order when I was in Hong Kong a few months ago. The question of the release of the college is dependent upon certain military decisions. I am making every effort to clear the position up as soon as possible.
§ Mr. TeelingDoes my right hon. Friend realise that this is a very modern school which is vitally necessary? It sometimes has three sets of classes a day now in order to try to get people educated. As next to nothing seems to have been done about the college, can my right hon. Friend give any idea when he is likely to be able to give a decision?
§ Mr. SandysAs I have said, I had a good talk with the representatives of the Order. I very much regret that they have been left in a state of uncertainty for 363 so long. I give my hon. Friend the assurance that I will try to speed up a decision as much as I can.