HC Deb 25 February 1932 vol 262 c584W
Mr. MACMILLAN

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office what British forces are maintained at Tientsin; and what is the annual cost involved?

Mr. COOPER

There is in the Tientsin area, which includes Peking, one infantry battalion together with ancillary troops. The estimated effective cost in 1932 is approximately £170,000.