HC Deb 25 April 1911 vol 24 cc1764-5W
Mr. EDMUND HARVEY

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies, whether the municipal officials of certain. towns in the Straits Settlements, who were found guilty o£ corruption and neglect of duty by the commission appointed by the Governor, which reported in September last, have been removed from their posts; if so, how many officials have been removed; and what steps have been taken to prevent the recurrence of similar evils in the future?

Mr. HARCOURT

I am unable to answer this question pending the receipt of a reply to a despatch which I have addressed to the Governor.