§ 8. Major ROSSasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether in regard to the proposed rendition of Wei-hai-Wei on or before 30th October, 1930, regard will be had to the local political situation?
Mr. A. HENDERSONYes, Sir. His Majesty's Government must, in view of the unsettled state of affairs, consider the position in the light of the circumstances existing on the particular date specified in the Convention.
§ Major ROSSDoes the right hon. Gentleman propose that Wei-hai-Wei should be handed over to the Nanking Government, even if they are not in effective control of that area, or is there any possibility of its being handed over to any other Government?
Mr. HENDERSONI thought I had answered that question by saying we would have to decide according to the circumstances then existing. The position is too unsettled to say at this moment what we intend to do.
§ Major ROSSIs it possible that Wei-hai-Wei will not be handed over as provided by the White Paper?