§ Mr. Jannerasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he has any information about the present cost of living in Malaya; and what salaries are at present being paid to Malayan Government and Colonial Office officials in that territory.
§ Mr. LawsonI have been asked to reply. Little detailed information has been received. Maximum prices have, however, been laid down for essential foodstuffs, and it is anticipated that the general price level will fall as a greater volume of goods is made available for purchase. Malayan Government officials serving the British Military Administration in Malaya, are receiving salaries on the same scales as were in force in 1941. They are issued with Army rations on repayment at reasonable prices.