§ 2. Mr. MANDERasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he is aware that the Boxer indemnity moneys remitted to China under the Act of 1931 are being used for purposes contrary to the terms of the Act and to undertakings given by the Government when it was passing into law; and what action he is taking in the matter?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Mr. Eden)The answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. The second part does not therefore arise.
§ Mr. MANDERIn view of the fact that a promise was given to the House that this money was going to be used ultimately for educational purposes in China and that that has not been done, will the hon. Member make representations to the Chinese Government that they shall keep their engagements?
§ Mr. EDENI do not think the hon. Member's statement is correct. We have no information that the money is being used otherwise than in accordance with 1078 the terms of the Act. If my hon. Friend has any other information we should be glad to receive it.
§ Mr. MANDERIs the hon. Member not aware that £40,000 has been spent on a new foreign office at Nanking at the bidding of the Chinese Government?
§ Sir NICHOLAS GRATTAN-DOYLECan the hon. Member say if there is a Chinese Government?
§ Mr. MANDERWill the hon. Member make inquiries if I bring these facts to his attention?