§ Mr. Chorltonasked the Prime Minister whether any claim for compensation has yet been presented to the Japanese Government in respect of attacks on His Majesty's ships "Ladybird," "Cricket," and "Scarab" between Nanking and Wuhu on 13th December last, when one naval rating was killed and casualties inflicted, in addition to the damage to His Majesty's ship "Ladybird"; and, if so, whether any payment has been received?
§ Mr. ButlerA claim has been made in respect of the killing and wounding of two members of the crew of His Majesty's ship "Ladybird," and this has already been paid and a claim for the material damage will shortly be presented.
§ Mr. Chorltonasked the Prime Minister whether any claim for compensation has yet been presented to the Japanese Government in respect of the damage to the 1846W two British river steamers "Tuck-wo" and "Tatung" and a British hulk on the Yangtze river on 5th December; and, if so, whether any payment has been received?
§ Mr. ButlerInstructions have been sent to His Majesty's Ambassador in Tokyo for a claim to be presented. No payment has yet been received.