HC Deb 18 March 1902 vol 105 cc320-1
MR. WEIR

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War if he will state what sum was paid for the hotel on the Peak, Hong Kong, which was converted into barracks for British soldiers; who recommended the purchase; how much was expended in adapting the building to the requirements of the troops; and has he any official information to the effect that this building has recently been destroyed by fire.

LORD STANLEY

The hotel mentioned was purchased in 1898 for £30,000. The purchase was strongly recommended by the General Officer commanding. A sum of £3,756 was spent in adapting it as barracks. I have no information as to the last paragraph of the Question.

MR. WEIR

Does the noble Lord say this hotel was not burnt down last month?

LORD STANLEY

I said I had no information.

MR. WEIR

Will the noble Lord ascertain?

[No answer was returned.]