HC Deb 06 June 1932 vol 266 cc1573-4
13. Captain ERSKINE-BOLST

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether his attention has been called to the difficulties which are being placed in the way of the Lytton Commission in obtaining evidence from all parties in Manchuria; and whether any protest is to be made in this connection?

Sir J. SIMON

I have seen reports in the Press to this effect, but I have no official confirmation. The Commission is, of course, an organ of the League of Nations and I am not aware that the Commission have suggested to the League of Nations that any protest should be made in this connection.

16. Mr. BURNETT

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will cause a report to be obtained, through His Majesty's Minister in China-, as to the cessation of the boycott and anti-Japanese agitation in Shanghai?

Sir J. SIMON

I have asked His Majesty's Chargé d'Affaires to furnish a report.