asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he is aware of the concern which has been caused in Singapore by the levelling by a bulldozer of 60 wooden houses on land owned by the Singapore Harbour Board in Trafalgar Street; and what steps he is taking to assist a number of families who have been rendered homeless as a result.

I am having inquiries made of the Officer Adminitering the Government of Singapore, and will write to the hon. Member when I have his report.