1st November 1961 : James’ Stand on Merger

Charles Letts met with James and discussed the Barisan Socialis stand on merger with the Federation. He recounted the conversation to P.B.C. Moore.

Credit : British Archives FCO 141/ 17161

[If] the Barisan Socialis forced Lee Kuan Yew into holding a referendum, Puthucheary and his colleagues were fully confident that the PAP would be defeated. In that event Lee would be forced to hold a general election and the Barian Socialis would form the next Government.