§ Sir T. BRAMSDONasked the Financial Secretary to the Admiralty the number of naval officers and men, and dockyard officials and employés who are now employed at Singapore; and, in view of the cessation of the work of the Singapore base development, what is the reason for their retention at this place?
§ Mr. AMMONThere are 10 civilian officers and three workmen who have been temporarily retained at Singapore to carry out the work necessary to prevent the site, which had been partially cleared, becoming a breeding ground for mosquitoes and a malaria centre, and also to clear up plant and materials, and other incidental work. In addition, there are one medical officer appointed in connection with anti-malaria work and two sick berth ratings. All will be returning to England within the next month.