HC Deb 25 January 1956 vol 548 cc30-1W
78. Mr. Awbery

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he is aware that women and girls in the settlement area of Seminyih, Malaya, had their clothing taken off by British personnel and thrown a distance where they had to walk naked to recover them in the presence of groups of men; and if he will cause an inquiry to be made by an impartial body into the circumstances which led to this incident; and if he will give an assurance that such conduct which reduces the prestige of this country will not be repeated.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

No. I am, however, aware of the allegations to which the hon. Member refers. The Government of the Federation have appointed a High Court judge to inquire into these allegations. I cannot say more while the matter is thus sub judice.