§ 8. Mr. LYNCHasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the terms of the Russo-Mongolian treaty interfere with the principle of equal opportunities in Chinese territory; whether this country derives benefit from the convention directly or indirectly; and whether, in regard to its ratification, the question of the integrity of China has been considered by the Powers?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Mr. Acland)The terms of the treaty are at present under consideration, and I am not yet in a position to state whether British interests are in any way affected. As His Majesty's Government are not a 919 party to the treaty there can be no question of ratification as far as they are concerned.