§ Mr. Blackburnasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that under present conditions the only accommodation for first class maternity cases in the hospital in Johore Bahru. Malaya, is two beds in the corner of a second class ward and these two beds are reserved mainly for the wives of Government servants who have priority in this connection; and for what reason Government servants have priority in such matters seeing that the hospital is mainly financed from public funds, and by what specific date fully adequate alternative accommodation will be available in this hospital.
Mr. Creech JonesI have asked the Actting High Commissioner for a report on this matter and will communicate with the hon. Member as soon as I have received it.