HC Deb 17 June 1941 vol 372 c471
32. Dr. Summerskill(for Mr. David Adams)

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Shipping whether he has satisfactorily settled the controversy which has arisen over the non payment to Chinese seamen of the full war bonus accorded to seamen of Aryan descent?

Colonel Llewellin

As has been previously stated, rates of pay, including bonuses, are not a matter for determination by the Minister. The Minister of Shipping discussed the question very fully with the then Chinese Ambassador before the latter left this country. I am glad to say that there have been no recent difficulties with Chinese crews in this country.