§ 1. Mr. Fitzroy Macleanasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what reply he has received to his representations to the Chinese Government in respect of the various British and American citizens at present in custody in China.
§ The Minister of State (Mr. Selwyn Lloyd)None, so far.
§ Mr. MacleanCan my right hon. and learned Friend say whether Her Majesty's Chargé d'Affaires in Pekin has been allowed access to these prisoners?
§ Mr. LloydThat is rather a different question from the one on the Order Paper. The answer is, in fact, no.
§ Mr. MacleanWill my right hon. and learned Friend press for an early answer and also for satisfaction on the question of access, which is a fundamental right?
§ Mr. LloydThe representations in fact were made on 21st April. We shall certainly press for an answer to those, and the point my hon. Friend has mentioned certainly will be borne in mind.