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Tuberculosis

Oral Answers to Questions — Malaya and Singapore – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 22 January 1947.

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Photo of Lieut-Colonel David Rees-Williams Lieut-Colonel David Rees-Williams , Croydon South 12:00, 22 January 1947

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many cases of tuberculosis were reported in British Malaya in 1946; how many people were certified to have died from this disease during the same period; and what steps are being taken to deal with this menace.

Mr. Creech Jones:

The information is not yet available, but I have asked the Governors of the Malayan Union and Singapore for a report, and will communicate with my hon. Friend when it arrives.

Photo of Lieut-Colonel David Rees-Williams Lieut-Colonel David Rees-Williams , Croydon South

In view of the urgency of this matter, will my night hon. Friend also point out to the Governors that the terrible housing conditions in Malaya have had something to do with this question?

Mr. Creech Jones:

Yes, Sir. Development schemes are, of course, under way, and that aspect of the matter is receiving attention.

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