HC Deb 18 December 1946 vol 431 c1951
34. Mr. Hollis

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies when the composition of the Hong Kong Claims Commission will be announced.

Mr. Creech Jones

The commission will consist of one commissioner and a secretary. Mr. M. H. Matheson of the Phoenix Assurance Company Limited has been appointed as the commissioner. The Secretary is Mr. C. G. Melmoth, formerly secretary-designate of the Hong Kong Port Trust.

Mr. Hollis

Will the commission commence their duties at once?

Mr. Creech Jones

Almost at once.

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