§ Sir R. Robinsonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what damage was caused by the recent storm and floods in Hong Kong; and what steps are being taken to relieve the consequent distress.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydOn present information 55 people have been killed and 70 injured, of whom 13 are still in hospital. Fifteen thousand people have registered as homeless and distressed. It is not yet possible to estimate the considerable damage to property and crops.
I am sure the whole House will be distressed to hear of this disaster. As a token of the sympathy of the people of this country, Her Majesty's Government have decided to contribute £10,000 to the relief fund which has been opened in the Colony.