§ 5. Mr. YEOasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if there is any understanding between Japan and Great Britain with regard to spheres of influence for their respective development work in 1481 China in respect of minerals and railways, respectively; if so, will he state its nature; and whether he can say if it is still regarded as guiding our policy in the Far East?
§ Sir E. GREYThe answer is in the negative.