§ 69. Mr. W. Fletcherasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies why, in view of the need for wireless equipment in Malaya which has been known for over six months, sufficient wireless sets are only now arriving to make it possible to form a complete radio network throughout the country.
Mr. Creech JonesA considerable quantity of radio equipment was made available to the Government of the Federation of Malaya by the local military authorities. In addition, orders were placed here for mobile wireless stations. Because of present production difficulties immediate delivery could not be expected but the manufacturers have been most helpful and the sets are now being delivered in useful numbers. Owing to their bulky nature air transport has not been available for all these sets, and a large consignment has recently been despatched by sea.