HC Deb 22 November 1937 vol 329 cc862-3W
Mr. Gallacher

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has received reports of the looting by Japanese troops of houses in the Hungtjao Road district of Shanghai occupied by British citizens who had signified their nationality by hanging out Union Jacks, when watchmen, who attempted to protect these houses, were forcibly turned away by the Japanese; and whether any action is being taken to prevent a recurrence of these incidents and to secure compensation for the British citizens who have suffered loss in this way?

Mr. Eden

No, Sir. The reports which I have received of looting in this district are concerned with retreating Chinese troops. His Majesty's Representatives are doing everything possible to protect British property and compensation will be claimed in every case in which a claim is justified.