HC Deb 16 November 1949 vol 469 c213W
68. Mr. Emrys Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for War what were the circumstances under which the 1st Seaforth Highlanders were recently in action in Malaya; and what were the casualties.

Mr. M. Stewart

On Saturday last a company of the 1st Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders, were taking part in operations in North Johore with the object of locating a bandit camp known to be in that area. After operating all day the company took up a defensive position for the night. The company commander, together with two of his platoon commanders and a covering party, then went out to make a reconnaissance of the

January to June Percentage change
1948 1949
Crimes—
Made known to the police 39,572 34,618 -12.5
Persons of all ages proceeded against 12,444 11,239 -9.7
Persons of all ages convicted or found guilty 9,198 8,396 -8.7
Crimes and offences—
Juveniles against whom charge proved with and without a finding of guilt. 9,087 8,198 -9.8