HC Deb 16 February 1927 vol 202 c904
10. Mr. R. SMITH

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs the names and the nationality of the members of the Shanghai Municipal Council?

Sir A. CHAMBERLAIN

The members of the Municipal Council of the International Settlement at Shanghai, elected in March last, are:

  • Mr. S. Sakuragi (Japanese).
  • Mr. S. Fessenden (American) (Chairman).
  • Mr. H. R. Roe (British).
  • Mr. V. G. Lyman (American).
  • Mr. A. D. Bell (British).
  • Mr. E. B. Macnaghten (British).
  • Mr. J. J. Paterson (British).
  • Mr. P. W. Massey (British).
  • Mr. W. R. B. McBain (British).

Mr. R. SMITH

Is not the fact that so many representatives on the council are British a sufficient explanation of the way in which Chinese opinion concentrates against the British?

Sir A. CHAMBERLAIN

I think not.

Mr. SPEAKER

The hon. Member is using an argument, not asking a question.

Sir A. CHAMBERLAIN

A very mischievous argument.