§ 18 and 19. Mr. VIANTasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (1) the sum suggested by the Canton Government to the Governor of Hong Kong that would be necessary to meet the claims of the strikers as compensation;
(2) the number of Chinese coolies, seamen, and engineers who left the Colony of Canton last June and the number that have since returned; and what steps are being taken by the Government in order to bring about a return to peaceful relations?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for DOMINION AFFAIRS (Mr. Amery)I would refer the hon. Member to my reply to his question of the 19th April, to which I have at present nothing to add.