HC Deb 16 September 1909 vol 10 c2297
Mr. GINNELL

asked, having regard to the condition under which the British occupation of Wei-Hei-Wei was begun, namely, to continue so long as Port Arthur was held by Russia, and that condition having long since terminated, if he Would say when it was proposed to evacuate Wei-Hei-Wei and restore that port and territory to China?

Sir E. GREY

The lease of Port Arthur has not terminated, and in any case I should not be prepared to enter upon any discussion of the question except with the Chinese Government when the proper time arrived.