HC Deb 29 March 1927 vol 204 cc1075-6W
Colonel DAY

asked the Secretary of State for War the full establishment of British troops, both officers and men, at present at Shanghai?

Sir L. W0RTHINGT0N-EVANS

There are now nine infantry battalions with ancillary troops at Shanghai, and an additional battalion is on its way from Hong Kong.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

asked the Secretary of State for War what accommodation has been rented for the Shanghai Defence Force in the international settlement; whether any of this accommodation is municipal property; what rent is being paid; and whether any accommodation for troops has been provided by the municipality without charge?

Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANS

I regret that the information asked for by the hon. and gallant Member is not available.