Hong Kong

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Armed Forces – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 26 October 1949.

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Photo of Mr Emrys Hughes Mr Emrys Hughes , South Ayrshire 12:00, 26 October 1949

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware of the considerable dissatisfaction among Scottish soldiers stationed in Hong Kong? In their canteens they are being charged 4s. 6d. a pint for beer, they are paid in Hong Kong dollars on a Friday and by Monday they are "broke." Will he give facilities to Scottish soldiers who do not want to stay in Hong Kong to come home?