§ Mr. Piratinasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many Dyaks have been brought to Malaya; whether they are being enlisted into the Regular Forces; and on what terms.
Mr. Creech JonesDyaks are not being enlisted into the Regular Forces but are attached to the Malay Regiment on temporary engagements for the duration of the present emergency only. It would not be in the public interest to state the numbers involved.