§ 30. Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what steps are being taken to meet the demands of Indian labourers on the Ratu Liuggi estate in Negri Sembilan for water facilities; and whether he will ensure that all Malayan estates provide adequate water facilities for their workers.
§ Mr. George Hall:Labourers on this estate receive their water supplies by pipeline from a Government source. As regards the second part of the Question, the necessity of early repair to water supplies is fully realised and the Governor has informed me that estate owners are fully cooperating in the renewal of pipes and pumps removed or destroyed during the Japanese occupation as replacements become available.