HC Deb 03 May 1909 vol 4 c856W
Mr. ASHLEY

asked the Secretary of State for War what was the total number of British infantry battalions and companies of garrison artillery stationed at Gibraltar, Malta, Aden, Singapore, and Hong Kong on 1st October, 1903, and 1st October, 1908, respectively?

Mr. HALDANE

supplied the following particulars:—

— Royal Garrison Artillery Companies. Infantry Battalions.
1903. 1908. 1903. 1908.
Malta … 9 8 7¾ 4½
Gibraltar … 7 7 3 2
Aden … 3 3 2 1
Singapore … 2 2 1 1
Hong Kong … 3 3 ½* 1
*Four companies with the China force.