HC Deb 01 July 1915 vol 72 cc1941-2
1. Mr. LYNCH

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether Kiao-Chau is now open again to unrestricted foreign trade?

Lord ROBERT CECIL

My attention has been drawn to a statement in the "Times" of the 26th ultimo that British merchant vessels would henceforth be allowed to enter the port of Tsingtau on the same footing as Japanese merchant vessels, but I have so far received no official confirmation to this effect, and I will make inquiries on the subject.

Mr. LYNCH

Will the hon. Member let me know when he gets official information?

Lord ROBERT CECIL

Certainly.