§ 2. Sir J. D. REESasked how long the Government proposes to give the Chinese Government for complying with its 810 engagements as regards the cessation of the poppy cultivation before it proceeds to withdraw from an agreement, onerous and expensive to the Indian taxpayer, which it has no sufficient reason to think that the Chinese will carry into effect?
§ Mr. ACLANDI am unable to add to the information given to the hon. Member on 14th and 21st October.
§ Sir J. D. REESHas the Secretary of State the intention to put some definite termination to the present situation?
§ Mr. ACLANDI have just stated that I am unable to add to the information previously given.
§ Sir GEORGE TOULMINMay I ask if the Under-Secretary has been made aware of the fact that the Chinese Government has given evidence of its sincerity by the disqualification of opium smokers from the franchise, along with convicts, bankrupts, and lunatics?
§ Mr. ACLANDI do not think we have that information yet. It is very interesting, if true.