§ 57. Mr. MANDERasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs the present position with regard to the current negotiations between China and Japan; whether it is proposed to call a conference of the signatories to the Nine Power Pact to discuss the situation in the Far East; and whether the interest and goodwill of this country and Western Powers generally towards her has been made clear to China?
§ The LORD PRIVY SEAL (Mr. Eden)I have been asked to reply. As regards the first and second parts of the question, I have nothing I can add to the replies which my right hon. Friend gave on the 13th February to similar questions put by my hon. Friend the Member for Whitehaven (Mr. Nunn) and my hon. and gallant Friend the Member for the Isle of Wight (Captain P. Macdonald). As regards the last part of the question, every suitable opportunity is taken of demonstrating the good will of this country towards China, and the interest felt here in her welfare. I have no reason for believing that this is not fully appreciated by the Chinese Government and people.
§ Mr. MANDERCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether the Government are co-operating with the United States Government on this subject?