§ Sir B. Neven-Spenceasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware of the lack of accommodation for first-class maternity patients in the hospital in Johore Bahru, Malaya; that maternity patients from Central and South Johore have to go to Singapore and incur heavy expenditure awaiting for hospital accommodation; and whether steps can be taken to assist the Director of Medical Services in Malaya to accelerate improvements in this field.
Mr. Creech JonesThe ward in question was in military occupation until a few months ago, and essential structural repairs have not yet been completed. It is expected that at least four more such rooms will be available with necessary equipment in about two months.