§ 59. Mr. Charles Smithasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many persons have been arrested since the beginning of 1947 under the Banishment (Amendment) Ordinance, 1941; and how many are held at present under this Ordinance.
Mr. Creech JonesThe Ordinance to which my hon. Friend refers is operative in the Colony of Singapore. I am in communication with the Governor of that Colony, and will write to my hon. Friend as soon as I receive a reply.