§ Mr. D. G. SOMERVILLEasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether there has been within the last six months any development in the adjustment of our relations affecting extraterritoriality and similar matters with China; what negotiations are planned for the immediate future; and whether, in the interests of trade and good relations, he can in any way clear up some of the outstanding problems?
§ Mr. DALTONAs a result of negotiations with the Chinese Minister for Foreign Affairs in January and February last, Sir Miles Lampson prepared detailed proposals with regard to the proposed modification of foreign extra-territorial rights in China. His Majesty's Government have now nearly completed their consideration of these proposals, and hope to communicate them to the Chinese Government shortly. An agreement with regard to Wei-hai-wei was signed on 18th April, and negotiations in regard to the Boxer indemnity have made good progress.