§ 1. Mr. HERBERT WILLIAMS(for Mr. HANNON) asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he can make a statement on the capture of a British lighthouse keeper and his family at Break Point, 30 miles north of Swatow, by Chinese Communists; if the lighthouse keeper has been released; and what measures have been taken to safeguard British shipping on this part of the Chinese coast?
§ Mr. EDENA British lighthouse keeper named Edward was abducted with his wife and four children at Agopker Point on the 27th February by Communist forces, who then retired to the hills. In response to representations made by His Majesty's Consul, the local Chinese General stated that he would take all possible action, and I understand that the General has himself proceeded to the locality. One of His Majesty's ships was at once ordered to proceed to Swatow to render any assistance that might be necessary.