HC Deb 17 July 1946 vol 425 c225W
148. Sir W. Smithers

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether his attention has been called to the fact that Japanese prisoners of war are occupying houses in Singapore requisitioned by the Army while British subjects are unable to find suitable accommodation; and if he will take steps to remedy this state of affairs.

Mr. Creech Jones

I am informed that the only residential accommodation occupied by Japanese, surrendered personnel is the Government Reformatory School and one area on a rubber estate which includes a bungalow used as a Japanese hospital. In addition one requisitioned bungalow is used for three Japanese civilians who are engaged on broadcasting to Japanese soldiers on a neighbouring island.