HC Deb 29 January 1942 vol 377 c950W
Mr. Cocks

asked the Secretary of State for War to what extent the scorched earth policy was carried out at Hong Kong; and, in particular, whether all material of military value, including the shipyards, the forts and batteries, and the buildings of Victoria City were destroyed?

Mr. Sandys

As regards the Hong Kong mainland I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply given to my hon. Friend the Member for Central Southwark (Mr. Martin) on 20th January, 1942. A report was received just before the surrender of the colony that all necessary demolitions had been carried out on the island, but no details are available.