§ Sir W. Smithersasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will arrange for the speedy settlement of claims of merchants and residents in Singapore 385W against the three Services, particulars of which have been sent to him, and so enable companies in Singapore to reestablish themselves in business.
Mr. Creech JonesI am aware of the importance to the commercial community at Singapore of their claims being settled as expeditiously as possible but since the claims referred to are against the three Service Departments, I am forwarding to those Departments for their consideration, the particulars which have been sent to me.