HC Deb 10 April 1922 vol 153 cc31-2
52. Colonel WEDGWOOD

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, in view of the Memorandum, dated 18th December, issued by M. Kushnariov, envoy plenipotentiary of the Far Eastern Republic at Moscow, containing grave charges against the conduct of the Japanese troops in Siberia, he will make representations to the Japanese Government to withdraw its troops in Siberia?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

I would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the reply which I gave to the right hon. Member for Platting (Mr. Clynes) on 6th March.

Colonel WEDGWOOD

Has not Japan undertaken, under the terms of the Washington Treaty, to evacuate her troops from Siberia, and has His Majesty's Government any information that these steps are being taken?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

Yes, the Japanese Government has given undertakings to evacuate Siberia, but not, I think, within a time limit.

Colonel WEDGWOOD

Has His Majesty's Government any information as to what steps the Japanese Government has actually taken in this regard?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

Perhaps the hon. and gallant Gentleman will give me notice of that question.

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