§ Sir W. Smithersasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether his attention has been called to the question of compensation for the Singapore Cane Factory; how an appeal can be made against the present assessment; and if he will make a statement on the details of the situation, which have been sent to him.
Mr. Creech JonesI am aware of the claim for compensation made in Singapore on behalf of the Singapore Cane Factory. An appeal board to which dissatisfied claimants may appeal against compensation assessments was set up in June, but I have no authoritative information whether it is yet operating. I will inform the hon. Member when I hear from the Governor.