§ 67. Mr. Bramallasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that a number of Australians have recently been appointed as tax officials in Malaya; and whether this is in accordance with his policy, in view of the Australian policy of discrimination against Malayans and other non-European British subjects.
§ Mr. Rees-WilliamsThe general policy is to aim at staffing the Civil Service in the Colonies by local people to the greatest possible extent. Where, as in the case mentioned by my hon. Friend, local candidates with the necessary qualifications and experience cannot yet he recruited, the policy is to secure suitable officers from outside with the best available qualifications.