HC Deb 26 May 1922 vol 154 c1570W
Mr. RHYS DAVIES

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs the countries and territories which have been added to the British Empire since 1900, and the square mileage in each case?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

The following territories have been annexed to His Majesty's Dominions since 1900:

  • Kenya Colony, area about 246,000 square miles;
  • Ashanti, area about 24,000 square miles;
  • Cyprus, area 3,584 square miles;
  • Gilbert and Ellice Islands, area about 190 square miles.

I have assumed that the hon. Member does not refer to mandated territory or protected territory.