§ 9. Mr. NEIL MACLEANasked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is aware that, the people of Korea have declared a Republic; whether the sovereignty of Korea was recognised by Britain and Japan in the Anglo-Japanese treaties of 1905; and whether the British Government, is prepared to recognise the Republic of Korea which has now been established?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Mr. Cecil Harmsworth)The international status of Korea is governed by the Treaty of the 22nd August, 1910, by which Korea was annexed to Japan; the annexation was recognised by Great Britain as well as by the other Powers interested.
§ Mr. MACLEANCan the hon. Gentleman say whether the consent of the Koreans was asked before they were handed over to Japan?
§ Mr. HARMSWORTHI should like to make research into that before I answer. Perhaps the hon. Member will put down a question.