§ 1. Sir J. D. REESasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether any reference has been made to the Japanese Government regarding reciprocal freedom for coasting trade between India and Japan; if not, whether such reference will be made; and, if in the affirmative, what answer has been received?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Sir E. Grey)The matter is forming the subject of communication with the Japanese Government, but I am unable to make any statement for the present.