KATHIS IN RURAL DISTRICTS

Mr Lim Cher Kheng asked the Chief Secretary whether he is aware that there is an urgent need for more Kathis to be stationed in the rural areas; and whether one stationed in the Changi and Bedok Districts, where hardship is being caused, will be appointed as early as possible.

Mr W. A. C. Goode: The Government is not aware of any shortage of Kathis in the rural areas in general.

As far as the Bedok-Changi districts are concerned, a Kathi was temporarily transferred to that area on 1st September, 1955, but a permanent appointment is likely to be made in the near future to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the substantive Kathi.