HC Deb 22 October 1918 vol 110 cc569-70
6. Colonel YATE

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will state on what date the new Trading with the Enemy Regulations in China which are now being prepared will be issued, and what period will have to elapse after that date before the Germans in the British concession of Shameen can be turned out; and whether, if these Regula-are not issued before the conclusion of hostilities, the leases of the buildings now occupied by the German consulate, bank, pest office, and trading firms in the British concession on the Shameen will not be terminated and the Germans will remain in possession?

Lord R. CECIL

The new Regulation is being prepared in China, and I have telegraphed to ascertain when the draft will be ready.

Colonel YATE

When the Noble Lord receives that will it be brought into force at once, or what is the delay in bringing it into effect?

Lord R. CECIL

The delay, such as there is, is in preparing the draft.

Colonel YATE

In China. Cannot the orders be issued here?

Lord R. CECIL

No; the draft must be prepared in China.

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