§ Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies to what extent plans have been prepared for Ceylon that can take advantage of funds available under the Colonial Development and Welfare Act; and how much has been granted for this purpose.
§ Colonel StanleyIt has been unnecessary for Ceylon up to the present to have recourse to assistance from the Colonial Development and Welfare Act for schemes of development and improvement in the Island, as the Ceylon Government has fortunately been in a position to finance such undertakings from its own resources.
§ Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what plans have been made for the demobilisation and reabsorption into civil life of Cingalese troops.
§ Colonel StanleyDemobilisation plans rest with the Military Command in consultation with the Government of Ceylon, and plans for reabsorption into civil life rest with the Ministers and State Council. The State Council has approved legislation for the reinstatement of Service men in civil employment, but I have at present no detailed information of the plans of the Ceylon Government.