HC Deb 09 February 1949 vol 461 cc54-5W
67. Mr. Piratin

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will make a statement concerning the burning of the village of Batang Kali, North Malaya, by British troops, stating how many houses were burned, how many people were rendered homeless, what aid was rendered to them, and why this measure was taken.

Mr. Rees-Williams

I have no record of any such incident at Batang Kali.