HC Deb 26 February 1932 vol 262 cc717-8W
Mr. MACMILLAN

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs how many persons are employed in the British Legation at Peking; and what is the aggregate amount of their salaries?

Mr. EDEN

Including His Majesty's Minister, the diplomatic and commercial diplomatic staff of the Legation at Peking numbers eight and there is a subordinate staff of 21. In addition, a Consul and three Vice-Consuls are attached to the Legation. The aggregate emoluments of the above staff amount to £23,572. This list does not include naval and military attaches, who are paid by the Admiralty and War Office, respectively.

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