§ 17. Viscount SANDONasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether, in view of the objections to leaving any place in suspense as to its political future for a long period of time, he will consider suggesting to the League of Nations that Weihaiwei should be definitely mandated to Great Britain in trust for China for a specific period?
§ Mr. AMERYMy right hon. Friend is well aware of the objection to which my 871 Noble Friend refers, but the position of Weihaiwei is necessarily a matter between His Majesty's Government and the Government of China, and he does not feel that any form of application to the League of Nations would be likely to improve the position, which must be regarded as a part of the general situation in China.
§ Viscount SANDONIs it not the fact that administration there is being seriously hampered by this uncertainty?
§ Viscount SANDONAs the League of Nations exists to safeguard the interests of the people of each locality, should not something be done in this case?