§ Sir P. Hannonasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air if his attention has been called to the defective food supply conditions for the R.A.F. at Seletar, Singapore; if he has been informed of recent mass meetings at which complaint was made to catering officers; and whether he will give an assurance that efforts have been made to remove discontent.
§ Mr. StracheyYes, Sir. When the Royal Air Force reoccupied this station 119W it was found to have been severely damaged by bombing. Serious difficulties have been encountered in restoring accommodation there, including cook houses, bakeries, canteens and so on. Messing arrangements are among the problems which the Commander-in-Chief has been considering following his personal visit to Seletar on 26th January. I am confident that everything is being done to overcome these difficulties as soon as possible.