§ 22. Sir KINGSLEY WOODasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if ho has now any information as to whether an agreement has been arrived at for the reorganisation of the French Mixed Court in Shanghai; and whether any preparations are being made for the establishment of special courts by the Chinese Government in order that the 1702 regulations regarding China's jurisdiction over foreigners can be put into operation as from 1st January, 1932?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Mr. Arthur Henderson)With regard to the French Mixed Court at Shanghai, the negotiations have not yet resulted in a final agreement. I understand that the Chinese Government are taking steps to prepare for the organisation of special chambers for the trial of cases involving foreigners.
§ Sir K. WOODDoes not this disclose a rather serious condition of affairs; and will the right hon. Gentleman state what action he is taking in the matter?
§ Mr. HENDERSONI fail to see what serious state of affairs the right hon. Gentleman has in mind.
§ Sir K. WOODDo not these proposals affect British subjects and others?
§ Mr. HENDERSONYes, but that does not create a serious state of affairs.