HC Deb 15 May 1950 vol 475 c863
65. Mr. Fernyhongh

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he has any further information to give the House with regard to the merchant ships "Ethel Mollen" and the "Qui Chung Shan" seized some weeks ago by the Chinese Nationalists.

Mr. Ernest Davies

Yes, Sir. The "Ethel Moller" was recovered from the Chinese Nationalists on 12th May by H.M.S. "Cossack." She is now in Hong Kong. The "Taichungshan" was taken to Takao, Formosa, on 23rd April. His Majesty's Vice-Consul at Tamsur has been on board and reports that the Master and two British officers, while not allowed to leave their ship, are being correctly treated. His Majesty's Consul is continuing to press for the release of this ship.