§ Mr. MARJORIBANKSasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether any negotiations are proceeding with the Chinese Government; and whether he will give the name of any person who is engaged directly or indirectly on behalf of His Majesty's Government in connection therewith?
Mr. A. HENDERSONAs I have already intimated to the House, negotiations are proceeding with the Chinese Government in regard to the remission of the Boxer Indemnity, the return of946W Wei-hai-wei and extra-territoriality. No person other than His Majesty's Minister is engaged directly or indirectly on behalf of His Majesty's Government in connection therewith.