§ 152. Mr. N. Macphersonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what is the nature of official British representation in Formosa; who is the British representative; and what his staff consists of.
§ Mr. Ernest DaviesAs regards the first part of the Question, I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for Preston, North (Mr. Amery) on 10th July. As regards the second part, His Majesty's Consul at Tamsui is Mr. E. T. Biggs, who is assisted by two vice-consuls and a naval liaison officer to advise in shipping matters.
§ 153. Mr. N. Macphersonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what Government His Majesty's Government recognises as the lawful Government of Formosa.
§ Mr. Ernest DaviesI would refer the hon. Member to the answer given yesterday to my hon. Friend the Member for Islington, East (Mr. E. Fletcher) to which I have nothing to add.