§ 17. Mr. W. Fletcherasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether any compensation has yet been received from the Chinese Government for the burning of the British Consulate in Canton; and whether, in view of the present inadequate accommodation, he will take immediate steps to see that our Consul is housed in a manner suitable for an important representative of the Crown.
§ Mr. BevinI regret to say that compensation has not yet been received. With regard to the second part of the Question, I am glad to say that the Consul-General's residence and two other houses in the compound which were damaged have now been completely restored.