§ Lieut.-Commander Joynson-Hicksasked the Under Secretary of State for Air whether he is aware that tropical kit, mosquito nets, bush hats, etc., issued to draft 10481, were withdrawn immediately prior to embarkation on 16th September, that on 14th October, five days after arrival at Singapore, the troops were still without adequate protection; and what steps he is taking to ensure that such mismanagement does not occur again.
§ Mr. StracheyI am making inquiries and will communicate with my hon. Friend as soon as possible.