§ Sir R. Robinsonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if, in view of the recent constitutional changes in Singapore, he will state what arrangements exist for the relief and repatriation of distressed citizens of the United Kingdom and Colonies and Brtish protected persons in Singapore who wish to return to their own countries.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydHitherto such cases have been dealt with by the Government of Singapore, but responsibility in these matters has now been taken over by the United Kingdom Commission. It 95W will be necessary to make financial provision for this service in the Colonial Services Vote. A Supplementary for this purpose will be presented at the earliest opportunity and meanwhile an advance will be sought from the Civil Contingencies Fund.