HC Deb 22 October 1952 vol 505 cc1007-8
53. Mr. T. Reid

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what, approximately, is the value of British property in China seized by the Communist authorities without payment of rent or compensation.

Mr. Nutting

About £9 million.

Mr. Reid

Is there any chance whatever of recovering this property, or getting any compensation for it?

Mr. Nutting

As my right hon. Friend informed the hon. Member last week, the full rights of the owners of these properties, where they so desire, have been reserved by Her Majesty's Chargé d'Affaires.

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