HC Deb 12 April 1932 vol 264 cc661-2
42. Major OWEN

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, seeing that the Council of the League of Nations has appointed an expert commission to inquire into the whole question of slavery, he is prepared to submit to the League of Nations all the information in the possession of His Majesty's Government upon slavery in all its forms?

The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Mr. Eden)

Yes, Sir. The committee appointed by the League will be provided with all the facts regarding slavery which it has been possible for His Majesty's Government to verify.

Major OWEN

Will my hon. Friend consider the desirability of the report dealing with mui-tsai at Hong Kong being included?

Mr. EDEN

Yes, Sir, I will inquire into that matter.

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