§ 18. Mr. MOSLEYasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether Italy has despatched any forces to Shanghai?
§ Sir A. CHAMBERLAINYes, Sir. Italy has at present one cruiser at Shanghai and two gunboats on the Yangtse. An Italian destroyer is due to arrive shortly to reinforce this squadron, and I understand that further reinforcements will be despatched if necessary.
§ Mr. MOSLEYWere these forces despatched at the request of His Majesty's Government?
§ Sir A. CHAMBERLAINNo, Sir.
§ Mr. MOSLEYWas the despatch of these forces discussed in any way by the Chancellor of the Exchequer on his recent visit to Rome?
§ Mr. SPEAKERI think I heard that question answered some time ago.