§ 6. Mr. WARDLAW-MILNEasked the Secretary of State for War what British troops are stationed at the present time in China; and how the forces there now compare with those maintained there a year ago?
§ Mr. SHAWThere are at present in China, five British battalions and one Indian battalion, together with ancillary troops, compared with six British and one Indian at the same date last year.
§ Mr. WARDLAW-MILNEAre there any proposals to reduce the forces in Shanghai?
§ Mr. SHAWAt the present moment there is no intention of doing that, but I cannot speak for the future.