§ Mr. Gammansasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies when the High Commissioner for the Malayan Federation first asked for the restoration of the pre-war powers of banishment; how many months elapsed before restricted powers of banishment were given to him; and why full powers were only restored after the campaign of terrorism had started.
Mr. Creech JonesI would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for the Isle of Wight (Sir P. Macdonald) on 17th November.