HC Deb 09 December 1929 vol 233 cc14-5
17. Mr. LAMBERT

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs when it is proposed to carry into effect the recommendations made three years ago by the Advisory Committee appointed under the China Indemnity (Application) Act, 1925, having regard to the fact that a specially constituted committee rejected the suggestion that the funds should be retained temporarily in consequence of the disturbed state of China?

Mr. A. HENDERSON

As I informed the hon. Member for Rutland and Stamford (Mr. Smith-Carrington) on the 20th November last, new proposals are now under consideration. They are based on the Advisory Committee's Report, but in some respects they differ from its recommendations owing to changed circumstances.

Mr. LAMBERT

When may we expect a decision?

Mr. HENDERSON

I cannot give any definite reply.

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