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8. Mr. Day asked the Prime Minister particulars of any settlement and/or pay- ment that has been arrived at between the Japanese Government and the British authorities in respect of compensation or damages for loss of life and/or property caused by the Japanese aeroplane raid carried out over the border of British- leased territory near Shamchun in the Hong Kong territory?
Mr. Butler: Yes, Sir. The sum of $20,000 has been paid by the Japanese authorities to the Government of Hong Kong to cover all these claims, the exact amount of which is not yet known.
Mr. Day: Can the Minister say how many British subjects were wounded in addition to those killed?
Mr. Butler: I was asked a question about the amount of the compensation for damage. If the hon. Member will put down a question about the number of wounded, I will answer it.
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