HC Deb 19 December 1956 vol 562 cc171-2W
90. Mr. Sorensen

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many refugees and others are now living in Hong Kong; for how many of these new domestic accommodation has been provided; and how many, approximately, remain in need of such accommodation.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

There are roughly 700,000 refugees from China in a total population of some 2½ million. About 200,000 people, refugees and others have been re-housed by the Hong Kong Government. About 358,000 still await resettlement.