§ 60. Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the estimated influx of refugees and others into Hong Kong in 1956; approximately how many persons returned to China or elsewhere during that period approximately how many squatters still remain to be rehoused and of these how many are now living in caves; how many are unemployed; and what relief is now being given to the destitute.
§ Mr. Profumo1,437,000 Chinese of all categories were recorded as entering Hong Kong during 1956, and 1,338,000 as leaving. 334,000 squatters await resettlement; about 100 of them live in caves. 179W No reliable figures are available for unemployment. Relief is given to destitute people through Government relief centres, food kitchens and camps, and by voluntary agencies.