§ 131. Mr. Gammansasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the co-ordination of economic functions previously exercised by the supreme commander still rests solely with Lord Killearn, or is devolved in whole or in part on the Governor-General; and whether the initiation of campaigns for improving the production of food is now a matter for local administrations.
Mr. Creech JonesThe responsibility for the coordination of economic affairs in South-East Asia is shared by the Governor-General and the Special Commissioner, between whom and their respective staffs the closest cooperation exists. The initiation and execution of campaigns for improving local food production is, of course, a matter for the local administrations.