asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has any information as to the military position in Northern China; and whether, up to now, there has been any effective disbandment in the various military forces?

Since the civil war ended nine months ago, the general military situation in North China has been quiet. It does not appear that disbandment has yet made much progress.

Has my right hon. Friend received reports of any other hostilities going on in North China?

No, I have not.