HC Deb 03 March 1948 vol 448 c63W
12. Mr. Wilkes

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what provision has been made by the Chinese Government to compensate British nationals, formerly employed by, and in, the International Settlement, Shanghai, for loss of office as a result of the transfer of the former International Settlement to the Chinese Government.

Mr. Bevin

Negotiations have been somewhat protracted, but as my right hon. Friend the Minister of State informed the hon. Member for Hornsey (Mr. Gammans) on 2nd February, they are still proceeding.