HC Deb 01 December 1926 vol 200 c1171
7. Major-General Sir ALFRED KNOX

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he has any information regarding the position of the British missionaries reported to be detained as hostages in Sianfu (Shensi); and whether any attempt is being made to help them?

Sir A. CHAMBERLAIN

Sianfu was besieged by Wu Pei-fu's forces, which have since retreated. The present position there is obscure and His Majesty's Minister, Peking, has been asked for news of the missionaries, whom he will undoubtedly do everything in his power to assist.

Mr. WALLHEAD

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether General Sutton will be in command of We Pu Fu's troops?

Mr. SPEAKER

This is a question about missionaries.