§ 91. Mr. Rees-Williamsasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware of the housing conditions under which workers are living in Kuala Lumpur, British Malaya; and what steps are being taken to construct temporary houses in order to deal with the situation.
Mr. Creech JonesI am aware of the housing difficulties in Kuala Lumpur and, as I informed my hon. Friend on 18th December, a scheme for a model housing estate has been presented for the urgent consideration of the Housing Committee in the Malayan Union. With regard to the second part of the Question, I am asking the Governor for a report and will write to my hon. Friend when I have received it.