§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Lord Privy Seal if, in view of the tragedy that has struck the citizens and city of Chung King due to flooding, he has made any offers of assistance of medical and other supplies; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RidleyWe have followed with concern the recent reports of serious flooding in central China. No appeal for assistance has been received from the Chinese authorities. If such an appeal were made we would certainly wish to consider it sympathetically.