UNITED AID TO CHINA FUND

HC Deb 20 July 1950 vol 477 cc2477-8

58. Sir H. Williams

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer to what extent the United Aid to China Fund is still sending money and goods to China.

Mr. Gaitskell

There have been no exports of goods this year, and only one remittance of less than £500. I understand that one more consignment of clothing and medical supplies—received as a result of the Lord Mayor's appeal—is likely to be sent in the near future.

Sir H. Williams

Can the right hon. Gentleman say to whom the remittance was sent?

Mr. Gaitskell

I presume that it was sent to the International Relief Committee which, I understand, distributes the amount.

Sir H. Williams

Yes, but could the right hon. Gentleman say whether the International Relief Committee is in Formosa or Pekin?

Mr. Gaitskell

As far as I am aware, it is in Shanghai.