HC Deb 04 April 1927 vol 204 c1699
77. Mr. DALTON

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether any communications have passed between the British and Japanese representatives at the Preparatory Commission for the Disarmament Conference at Geneva regarding the presence of British troops at Shanghai; and, if so, what is the purport of these communications?

Sir A. CHAMBERLAIN

No. Sir.

Mr. DALTON

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that Mr. Satow made certain representations pointing out that if British troops remained long at Shanghai, Japan would have to increase her army?

Sir A. CHAMBERLAIN

No. Sir.

90. Mr. HAYES

asked the Secretary of State for War what is the estimated cost per week of maintaining the British military forces at Shanghai?

Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANS

I regret that complete information is not yet available.

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