§ MR. JOSEPH WALTON (Yorkshire, W.R., Barnsley)I beg to ask the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether an opportunity will be given the House for considering any proposals which may be made by the Chinese Government for a revision of the tariff before any settlement is arrived at; and whether the negotiations will be conducted in Peking or in London.
§ * THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Mr. BRODRICK,) Surrey, GuildfordI cannot give an undertaking of the nature referred to by the hon. Member. Such a course would be quite contrary to the usual practice in negotiations with a foreign Power. Experts will be consulted, and every care will be taken to protect the commercial interests of this country. The negotiations will be conducted at Peking.