§ 16. Sir J. D. REESasked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether His Majesty's Government has consented that Chihli and Kwangsi shall be added to the list of Chinese provinces into which the importation of Indian opium is prohibited; and whether it contemplates similar action in respect of Hunan, Anhui, and Shantung?
§ Sir E. GREYThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative; as regards the second part, His Majesty's Minister has been authorised to inform the Chinese Government that Hunan, Anhui, and Shantung provinces shall be subjected to joint investigation at the earliest possible date, and if the result is satisfactory His Majesty's Government will agree to their being placed on the prohibition list.