§ 89. Mr. Gallacherasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many persons have been detained during 1948 in Malaya and Singapore; how many of these are still under detention; and whether it is intended to charge them.
Mr. Creech JonesFive thousand nine hundred and fifty-eight persons were detained in the Federation of Malaya and 325 in Singapore during 1948. Of these 5,097 and 194, respectively, were still in detention on 21st January, 1949. They are detained for limited periods in the public interest under the local Emergency Regulations and may make objection to an Advisory Committee. No charge need be brought.