HC Deb 26 April 1932 vol 265 cc195-6
21. Major THOMAS

asked the President of the Board of Trade what steps are being taken to enter into trade arrangements with the new State of Manchuria?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

The existing treaties with China are applicable in Manchuria, and in the circumstances the question of special trade arrangements need not be considered.

Mr. COCKS

Is not the right hon. Gentleman aware that this is a bogus State set up by Japan?

with the "Buy British" campaign as an alternative?

Mr. COLVILLE

I shall continue to ask the people to buy from our best customers, the Empire.

Captain P. MACDONALD

Has Fin land adopted that slogan since the Import Duties were passed in this House?