London, May 18.
In reply to a questions in the House of Commons to-day, the Secretary of State for War, Mr. Tom Shaw, said that the establishment of British troops in hina consists approximately of 365 officers and 7,000 other ranks. The figures cluded British Indians and Coloni which form the normal estab ment, and the additional—British troops temporarily serving there.
Mr. Shaw informed the House that the approximate annual extra] cost of the additional troops was £270,000.
He added that there was no immediate intention to increase the Hongkong garrison.
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