§ Mr. GALLACHERasked the Secretary of State for War, with regard to the new barracks to be constructed at Kowloon, on the mainland of China, near Hong Kong; what number of troops the new barracks will accommodate; how soon will their construction be completed; what is the estimated cost of the new barracks; why are additional barracks required; and whether the Chinese Government has been consulted on the matter?
§ Sir V. WARRENDERThe new barracks will accommodate about 2,700 British and 000 Indian troops; and will probably be completed by the end of 1940, at a cost estimated at £1,350,000. They are required for the accommodation of additional troops and of units of the garrison at present occupying temporary huts which are below standard and have a limited life. No question of consultation with the Chinese Government arises, as the site is in every sense British territory. The Colony of Hong Kong, with Kowloon and the leased Territories adjoining it, must not be confused with the Concessions in China, which are Chinese territory.