HC Deb 24 February 1932 vol 262 c362
7. Captain PETER MACDONALD

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether any representation and, if so, of what nature has been made by him to the Chinese Government during the present year with regard to the default of payment of the Tientsin-Pukow Railway and the Hukuang Railway loans?

Mr. EDEN

I have no information whether such representations have been made in the present year, but no suitable opportunity for pressing the just claims of British creditors of the Chinese Government will be neglected.

Sir WILLIAM DAVISON

What is the reason given by the Chinese Government for this default?

Mr. EDEN

A Note was actually addressed on the subject by our Minister in November, and I am afraid I have no later information.

Captain MACDONALD

Is it the intention of His Majesty's Government to address another Note to the Chinese Government?

Mr. EDEN

I do not think the present is a very opportune moment.