HC Deb 10 July 1946 vol 425 cc76-7W
33. Mr. Gammans

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he has any statement to make on the recent fracas in Singapore between Malays and Dutch subjects.

Mr. George Hall:

The recent death of a Dutch Eurasian soldier in Singapore was the outcome of three disorderly incidents between Asiatic and Eurasian Dutch troops, from a Dutch Military Transit Camp, and Malays. Intensive preventive measures were taken by the police, and are continuing. Further steps are under consideration.