HC Deb 17 February 1954 vol 523 c210W
71. Mr. Awbery

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what steps are being taken to introduce into Malaya and Singapore a comprehensive social insurance scheme.

Mr. Lyttelton

In these and other territories it is not realistic to think in terms of introducing a single comprehensive scheme. Measures to provide social security must evolve against local needs, conditions and resources and this is the approach that is being followed by the two Governments.