§ 76. Mr. DALTONasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will state the attitude of the Japanese Government, as disclosed to His Majesty's Government, in relation to military, naval and diplomatic action in China?
§ Sir A. CHAMBERLAINNo, Sir. I can only refer the hon. Member to the published statements of the Japanese themselves.
§ Mr. DALTONAre we justified in concluding from that the published statements recently appearing in the Press in this country accurately represent Japanese intentions?
§ Sir A. CHAMBERLAINNo, Sir. I can only refer the hon. Member to the statement of Japanese intentions made by the Japanese Ministers authorised by the Japanese Government, and in particular by the Foreign Minister, Baron Shidehara.
§ Mr. GARDNERAm I to understand that there has been no reply to the representations made by the right hon. Gentleman?
§ Sir A. CHAMBERLAINThe hon. Member should not understand from my answers anything not contained in them.