§ 113. Mr. McAdamasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he is aware that British employees of firms in Siam, who were interned during the war with Japan, have accumulated savings in certain banks in Singapore which they are not permitted to draw upon; and, as many of these people have now arrived in this country and find themselves in actual need, if he will take steps to permit of them withdrawing their savings from the Singapore banks.
Mr. Creech JonesMy information is that, at least as far as the banks whose head offices are in London are concerned, no restrictions are in practice placed on the withdrawal of savings. If, however, my hon. Friend will give me further particulars, I will gladly make further inquiries.