HC Deb 01 June 1932 vol 266 cc1148-9
14 and 15. Mr. PEARSON

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty (1) what is the number and strength of the British flotilla on the Yangtze River;

(2) what defence force is available on the Yangtze River for the protection of British subjects at Hankow?

Sir B. EYRES MONSELL

The strength of the British flotilla on the Yangtze River is 12 gunboats, of which two are normally at, or near, Hankow. In addition to this flotilla, it is the present policy to maintain one cruiser at Hankow throughout the year.