§ Mr. Masonasked the Secretary of State for War what steps he is taking to provide adequate accommodation in Malaya for Service men and their families.
§ Mr. ProfumoThe review of our commitments set out in the Statement on Defence 1962 (Cmnd. 1639) has meant holding up some building projects in Malaya. Other work, including the building of married quarters, is proceeding without interruption.
§ Mr. Masonasked the Secretary of State for War how many Service men, officers and other ranks, respectively, are without Service accommodation in Malaya; and how many families there are in this country waiting to join their husbands.
§ Mr. ProfumoOf the 2,054 Army families in Malaya, only 27 officers and 178 other ranks are without Service accommodation. Another 184 families are waiting in this country to join their husbands in Malaya.