§ 4. Sir KINGSLEY WOODasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he can give the House any information concerning the agreement that has been reached by the Chinese Foreign Minister with the French authorities for the reorganisation of the French Mixed Court in Shanghai; and whether the Chinese Ministry of Justice have made preparations for the establishment of a number of special courts so that the Regulations regarding China's jurisdiction over foreigners can be put into operation as from 1st January, 1932?
Mr. A. HENDERSONI understand that negotiations for the reorganisation of the French Mixed Court in Shanghai are proceeding, but I have no information that an agreement has been reached. So far as I am aware, no preparations for the establishment of special courts have yet been made by the Chinese Government.
§ Sir K. WOODMay I take it that the right hon. Gentleman is keeping in close touch with the situation?
Mr. HENDERSONI should be neglecting my duty if I were not keeping in close touch with the situation.