London, June 37. question concerning the Sing apore air base was put in the House of Commons to-day by Mr. H. Day, Eanour' members for Central Sout Replying, Sir Philip Sasson, Under-Secretary of State for Air, said that the Royal Air Force base at Seletar was being extended, The total expenditure incurred so far, including work on the extension, was approximately £625,000.
The. present normal strength was four squadrons, In addition, a small volunteer air force had lately been established by the Straits Government—Reuter,
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