§ 2. Sir J. D. REESasked what has been the result of the representations made to the Japanese Government with reference to the exclusion of British ships from the Japanese coasting trade, while Japanese ships are admitted to the coasting trade of India; and whether the Government is prepared to adopt the regulations in force in Germany under which only Powers granting coastal trading rights to German ships are granted similar rights in German waters?
Mr. BENNNo representations have yet been made to the Japanese Government on this subject, but the matter is under consideration. The question of further action will be for subsequent decision.