§ 28. Mr. KIRKWOODasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office how long it is proposed to retain the Second Battalion of Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders at Shanghai; and whether proper precautions are being taken to safeguard the health of the men?
§ The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Mr. Duff Cooper)This battalion left Shanghai for Hong Kong on 18th April. The answer to the second part of the question is in the affirmative.