Oral Answers to Questions — Malay States (Armistice Day Celebrations).

– in the House of Commons am ar 6 Rhagfyr 1926.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Sir Frederick Penny Sir Frederick Penny , Kingston upon Thames

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asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he is aware of the resentment felt in the Malay States at the refusal to allow a military parade and church service to be held at Kuala Lumpur on Armistice Day similar to that permitted in Singapore; and whether he will see that permission is granted in future to the Malay States to give public expression to the memory of those who gave their lives for the Empire in the Great War in a similar manner to that given in Singapore?

Photo of Lieut-Colonel Leo Amery Lieut-Colonel Leo Amery , Birmingham Sparkbrook

I have no information, but will ask the High Commissioner for a report.