1. Mr. A. RAMSAYasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the position of investors in the Vickers Chinese bond 1315 issue, which is in default; and what steps he proposes to take in British interests to secure that the Chinese Government meet their liability in respect thereof.
§ Sir J. SIMONYes, Sir. I am aware of the continuing default on the Vickers Chinese bond issue, and representations have been made to the Chinese authorities on every suitable occasion. Assurances were recently received from Dr. T. V. Soong, during his visit to England this year (he was at that time Chinese Finance Minister), that such claims will be dealt with at the earliest possible moment.