asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many rewards he has offered for the capture of enemy leaders in Malaya; what is the total sum involved; and how much has been collected.

I cannot say how many rewards the Federal Government have offered since they are not as a rule rewards for the capture of named individual leaders but for information leading to the capture or killing of any known terrorist. The amount paid as a reward increases with the status of the terrorist caught or killed. I am ascertaining the total amount paid in rewards and I will write to the hon. Member when I have this information.