asked the Secretary of State for War how many families have joined their husbands in Malaya, under War Office arrangements, since 1st June, 1947; how many have been called forward and are awaiting passage; and how many remain on the waiting list.

Since 1st June, 1947, 963 families have joined their husbands serving in the British Army in Malaya and Singapore and 58 are at present in passage; 276 families have been called forward and are awaiting passage. The information asked for in the last part of the Question cannot be given without reference to the military authorities in the Far East; I am, however, obtaining it and will send it to the hon. and gallant Member.