CO129-533-10 Position of prostitution in Hong Kong 16-1-1931 - 19-9-1931 — Page 39

ALO. CONFIDENTIAL (2).

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GOVERNMENT HOUSE,

HONG KONG, 9th June, 1931.

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My Lord,

I have the honour to enclose for Your

Lordship's information the accompanying copy of a

note on the subject of brothels in Hong Kong which

has been prepared by the Chief Justice, Sir Joseph

Kemp, at the personal request of Dr. Drummond Shiels

made during Sir Joseph's recent leave in England.

2. I may add that while, in accordance with

Your Lordship's telegram No.98 of the 29th of October,

no steps have hitherto been taken to alter the

present system until the International Commission has

reported on it, I am considering the advisability of

closing the few existing European brothels, i.e.

brothels which may contain European, American or

Australian prostitutes.

I have the honour to be,

My Lord,

Your Lordship's most obedient, humble servant,

Whe

Governor, &c.

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

LORD PASSFIELD

&c.,

&c.

&C.,