HC Deb 29 January 1942 vol 377 cc927-8W
Mr. Sorensen

asked the Secretary of State for Burma what ministerial changes following on Mr. U Saw's detention have taken place; what other persons have been detained; and what political assurances have been given to the Burmese people to counteract the effect of any Japanese propaganda?

Mr. Amery

I append a statement giving the composition of the reconstituted Burmese Ministry under Sir Paw Tun which was formed on 20th January. The only other person detained in connection with the action taken against U Saw is Mr. Tin Tut who accompanied him on his travels. As regards the last part of the Question the Burmese people are well aware of the declared attitude of His Majesty's Government towards them.

Following is the statement:

Burmese Ministry formed on 20th January, 1942.

Premier: Sir Paw Tun.

U Tharrawaddy Maung Maung: Transport and Communications. U Aye: Home Affairs and Home Security. U Ba Than: Commerce. Saw Pe Tha: Judicial Affairs. U Ba Yin: Health and Education. U Htoon Aung Gyaw: Finance and Revenue. U Ba On: Labour. U Ain: Agriculture and Forests.