§ 40. Mr. Dayasked the Secretary of State for War whether he will give the strength of the British forces at present in China and the particulars he has of the Volunteer Force in Shanghai?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaThe strength of the British, including Indian and Colonial, troops in the Shanghai, Tientsin and Hong Kong areas on 1st July was 445 officers and 8,083 other ranks. I understand that on 1st September last the strength of the Shanghai Volunteer Corps was 214 officers and 2,267 other ranks.
§ Mr. DayCan the right hon. Gentleman say what is the percentage of British volunteers in that Force?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaNot without notice.