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21.
Mr. Emrys Hughes
asked the Secretary of State for War how many Scottish soldiers are being sent to Hong Kong.
Mr. Shinwell
The information asked for by my hon. Friend could not be given without a disproportionate amount of work.
Mr. Hughes
Is the Minister aware that it has already appeared in the Press that the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders are being sent to Hong Kong? Can he tell us if these are conscripts or recruits, and if they have had the 16 weeks' training which he has stated is necessary?
Mr. Shinwell
That is an entirely different question.