Mr. David Adamsasked the Under Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that the Singapore magistrate last month sentenced two Chinese each to 18 months rigorous imprisonment for assisting in the management of the Malayan Communist Party of China; whether, as the Communist Party of China is wholly supporting the Chinese National Government which is backed by the British, American and Soviet Governments, the Communist Party has been declared illegal in Malaya; and, if not, will he take steps to secure the release of the two Chinese concerned?
§ Mr. George HallMy Noble Friend has seen Press reports that two Chinese at Singapore were sentenced in October by the magistrate for assisting in the management of an organisation called the Malayan Communist Party. The Governor is being asked for information about the case and the two Chinese concerned.