HC Deb 14 July 1930 vol 241 cc908-9
25. Mr. W. J. BROWN

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the Chinese Government has opened up negotiations with His Majesty's Government regarding the rendition of the international settlement at Kulangsu, opposite Amoy; how many and which foreign Powers are interested in this settlement; and whether His Majesty's Government has any objection to its rendition if demanded by the Chinese Government?

Mr. A. HENDERSON

The foreign Powers besides China, interested in the international settlement at Kulangsu, are Japan, Great Britain, America, Germany, France, Spain, Denmark, the Netherlands, Sweden and Norway. China has not opened negotiations regarding rendition. She has in recent years put forward various proposals for increased Chinese representation in the municipal administration, which has been effected in consequence. Any further proposals she may make would certainly meet with a sympathetic response from His Majesty's Government.

Mr. REMER

When the right hon. Gentleman uses the word "America," does he mean the United States of America?

Mr. HENDERSON

Yes.

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