§ 2. Viscount WOLMERasked whether the right hon. Gentleman will state the names of the various financial houses or individuals composing the six-Power group in the recent loan negotiations with the Government of the Republic of China, dividing them into groups according to the countries which they respectively represented; and whether the group are at present in negotiation with the Government of the Republic of China for the conclusion of a loan, and, if so, for what amount?
§ Mr. ACLANDThe first part of the Noble Lord's question would entail an answer too long for an oral question, but I will circulate the names of the banks with the Votes. The reply to the second part of the question is that negotiations on the part of the groups are for the moment in abeyance. The amount of the loan contemplated has varied at different times, according to the views or needs of the Chinese Government.—[See Written Answers this date.]
§ Viscount WOLMERCan the hon. Gentleman say if the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank is the only representative of the British Government?
§ Mr. ACLANDI believe that is so.