§ 21. Mr. Bingasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs why exequaturs were not applied for in respect of Her Majesty's present Consul and Her Majesty's present Vice-Consul at Tamsui in Formosa.
§ Sir Anthony EdenIn normal circumstances, exequaturs are applied for by the diplomatic representative accredited to the Government of the State in whose territory the consular officer is to function. In 1530 the case of Formosa, we have no such diplomatic representative.
§ Mr. BingIs not the right hon. Gentleman aware that exequaturs from the Republic of China were applied for and obtained for their consular officers by the United States, and, in these circumstances, should he not draw the attention of the United States Government to the difference in views on the law between the British and United States Governments?
§ Sir A. EdenI was asked what our own position was, and I have given the answer.