§ 78 and 79. Mr. J. Lewisasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty (1) if he is aware that at the King George VI Dock at Singapore, 126 chief petty officers from H.M.S. "Birmingham" are sharing two water-closets, three hand basins and three showers; that the conditions of the lower ratings are worse; and if he will make a statement on the position indicating his intentions in the matter;
(2) if he is aware of the unsatisfactory sanitary facilities provided for men in the King George VI Dock, Singapore; and if he will take immediate steps to improve these conditions.
§ Mr. W. EdwardsA report on the chief petty officers' sanitary accommodation at King George VI Dock, Singapore, has been called for and I will write to my hon. Friend as soon as this is available. As regards the total sanitary accommodation available at this Dock, additional facilities are now being provided under the rehabilitation programme.