asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has now reached a decision upon the proposals in connection with the question of the Boxer indemnity; if so, whether legislation will be required to deal with the matter; and when such legislation will be introduced?

AB I stated on Wednesday last in reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Broxtowe (Mr. Cocks), new proposals are now under discussion with the Chinese Government. No conclusion has yet been reached, and I cannot therefore say when the Bill which will be necessary will be introduced.