HC Deb 17 July 1918 vol 108 c1019
12. Mr. KING

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether civil administration has been, or will shortly be, established by Japan in the South Pacific Islands in Japanese occupation; and whether the British Government or the Government of Australia was consulted on this subject before a decision was taken?

The SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Mr. Balfour)

His Majesty's Government have no information on the subject.