§ 68. Mr. Emrys Hughesasked 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. StewartOn 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