§ Squadron-Leader Donnerasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether, in connection with Sir Harold MacMichael's visit to Malaya, he will give an assurance that the position of the Federated and Unfederated Malay Rulers will receive equal treatment and consideration.
Mr. George HailYes, Sir.
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§ Squadron-Leader Donnerasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether, in view of our contractual obligations and treaties with the rulers, he will give an assurance that no pressure of any kind will be brought to bear on any of the rulers of the Federated or Unfederated Malay States with a view to securing their entry into the proposed Malayan Union and that all these rulers desiring to remain outside the Union, will be at liberty to do so, their prewar rights, position and status being guaranteed.
§ Mr. George HallI would refer the hon. and gallant Member to the statement on future policy in Malaya which I made on 10th October in reply to the hon. Member for Belper (Mr. G. Brown),to which I have nothing to add except that my reports show that the policy has been well received in Malaya by all concerned.