§ 2. Sir J. D. REESasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, whether the Chinese have formed a new province of Eastern Tibet to the west of Szechuan; whether such province includes a portion of South-Eastern Tibet: and, if so, whether any objection has been raised on behalf of Great Britain.
§ Sir E. GREYProposals have been put forward by the Governor-General of Szechuan for the formation of a new province, with the object of asserting more effectively the authority of the Chinese Government over the Tibetan Marches and portions of Eastern Tibet. His Majesty's Government are watching developments with a due regard for British interests and Treaty rights.
§ Mr. HARRY LAWSONMay I ask whether Papers will be laid on the Table on this question?
§ Sir E. GREYNo, Sir, I do not think there will be any advantage in laying Papers at the present stage.