§ 42. Sir W. de FRECEasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, whether, as his Department is responsible for the upkeep of Consular and Diplomatic buildings in China, any Reports have been received by 'his Department indicating damage to these structures; and, if so, of what nature?
§ Captain KING (for The FIRST COMMISSIONER of WORKS)No detailed Reports have yet been received from the Office of Works officials in China as to the extent of any recent damage to Consular buildings in China.