Message of Appreciation and Gratitude to Mr Malcolm MacDonald

Mr Speaker: In connection with the message of appreciation and gratitude to Mr Malcolm MacDonald moved in this Assembly on the 24th of August, 1955, I duly conveyed to His Excellency the Resolution of this Assembly.

I have received a reply. It is dated 30th August, 1955, and is addressed to me. This is the reply:

"Dear Mr Speaker,

Thank you for your letter of August 26 forwarding to me a printed and authenticated copy of the Resolution recently passed by the Singapore Legislative Assembly, on a motion moved by the Chief Minister.

It is a very high honour to receive this friendly expression from the Legislative Assembly. Though I do not deserve it, I am deeply touched by the Assembly's consideration and am very grateful for their generous gesture.

I am also thankful for the expression of the Assembly's good wishes for my work in India, Malaya's great neighbour. I shall strive my best there, and amongst other things shall be ready to help in any way that I can to maintain the cordial understanding between India and Singapore which now exists.

Please express to the Assembly my deep gratitude, and my good wishes to all its members for their historic work for the people of Singapore.

With thanks also for your personal good wishes, which I heartily reciprocate,

Yours sincerely, MALCOLM MACDONALD."