§ 25. Captain P. MACDONALDasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, in view of the recent installation of a President of the Republic of Manchuria, he can now say what action is to be taken by His Majesty's Government with regard to the recognition of this State?
§ Sir J. SIMONNo, Sir. Our present information would make it premature to take any such action.
Mr. LOYAT-FRASERDoes not the right hon. Gentleman think that it is very desirable to encourage this beginning of order against chaos and anarchy in China?
§ Sir J. SIMONI must not make a premature statement of any sort.
§ Earl WINTERTONIn view of the important trade connection that we have with this country, will my right hon. Friend, when the Debate arises next week on this and kindred matters, be in a position to tell the House what steps he proposes to take to safeguard that trade if he is not prepared to recognise the only Government that is in existence?
§ Sir J. SIMONI did not say anything about not being prepared to recognise it, but that on present information it would be premature to take that action.
§ Mr. LANSBURYHas not the League of Nations sent out a commission to investigate whether this Government is to be recognised?
§ Mr. MORGAN JONESAre the views of His Majesty's Government in accord with those of the Government of the United States with a view to development in that part of the world?
§ Sir J. SIMONIf the hon. Gentleman observes what appears in the Press today, he will be gratified to know that we and the United States Government are in very close accord.