HC Deb 06 December 1937 vol 330 cc30-1
66. Mr. Kelly

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty the number of civilians employed by the Admiralty at Hong Kong?

Mr. Shakespeare

In September last, there were 4,478 civilians in the employment of the Admiralty at Hong Kong.

Mr. Kelly

Are any of these men agreement men sent out from this country?

Mr. Shakespeare

Yes, Sir, but I have not the exact number.