§ 1. Colonel DAYasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has received any Reports to the effect that any of the British and Foreign residencies, which are being used by the Southern troops at Chinkiang as billets, have been looted?
The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Mr. Locker-Lampson)I ought to explain that the Foreign Secretary is at a function in connection with the visit of the French President and has therefore asked me to answer his questions. On each occasion that the Chinkiang concession has been occupied by the Southern troops looting of property and wanton damage have taken place, but I am not yet in possession of exact details. During the latest occupation the Consulate was partially looted.
§ Colonel DAYHas any payment been made to British residents where Chinese troops have been billeted?