asked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware of the shortage of accommodation for officers' families in Malaya; and what steps are being taken to remedy this.

Yes, Sir. Further semi-permanent married quarters in Malaya are being provided as part of the overall accommodation plan for that country. The hon. and gallant Member will appreciate that married quarters for officers are only one item in a heavy programme for improvements of housing generally in Malaya, which is being energetically carried out with available resources, but which is necessarily limited by labour and material shortages.