HC Deb 13 November 1929 vol 231 c2015
21. Mr. KELLY

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty the number of men in the employ of the Admiralty at Hong Kong and Singapore in May and September, 1929; and how many of these men were sent from the home yards under agreement?

Mr. AMMON

In May last the numbers of workpeople were 3,565, including 119 under agreement, at Hong Kong, and 865, including 46 under agreement, at Singapore. In September, the numbers were 3,553, including 119 under agreement, at Hong Kong, and 874, including 39 under agreement, at Singapore.

Mr. KELLY

Can my hon. Friend tell me for what number of years these agreements are?

Mr. AMMON

I am afraid I should have to ask for notice of that question.