HC Deb 20 June 1895 vol 34 cc1545-6
MR. T. GIBSON BOWLES

I beg to ask the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he can state if the advantages of commerce, navigation, and industry, stipulated to be extended by China to Japan under Article VI. of the Treaty of Shimonoseki, will also be enjoyed under existing treaties by Great Britain; and, if not, in what respect the situation of Great Britain will differ from that of Japan in regard to those advantages?

SIR E. GREY

The hon. Member will find the answer to this question in an answer given to the hon. Member for Kingston on the 24th of April.

MR. T. GIBSON BOWLES

I would remind the hon. Baronet that at that time he had not the terms of the treaty, but that they are now in his hands. Do they confirm that answer?

SIR E. GREY

Yes.