§ 29. Commander Marsdenasked the Secretary of State for War whether it is proposed to reinforce the battalion of Seaforth Highlanders at Shanghai in their task of protecting the British sector of the perimeter of the International Settlement; and, if so, when, and how many British troops will be dispatched for the purpose?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaThe 2nd Battalion, The East Surrey Regiment, is on its way to reinforce the British Garrison at Shanghai, and is expected there to-day.