HC Deb 09 July 1924 vol 175 c2232
12. Mr. LANSBURY

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether he has received the report of the officer commanding the gunboat "Cockchafer" relative to the incidents connected with the murder of an American citizen at Wan Hsien, and the execution of two men alleged to be the murderers; and, if he has received the Report, will he lay copies upon the Table of this House?

Mr. AMMON

The Report referred to has not been received. Assuming that the written report was despatched at the time the telegraphic report was sent, it should arrive about the middle of August. The question of publishing the report will then be considered.

Mr. LANSBURY

In the telegraphic report that states that these two men were executed, does it say that they were put on trial first'.

Mr. AMMON

I am afraid I cannot give any information about that until I receive the full report.