HC Deb 26 July 1933 vol 280 cc2564-5
6. Mr. NUNN

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has received a Report from His Majesty's Minister in China on the effect of the Chinese Government's order that all foreign companies must be registered in the Chinese registry?

Mr. EDEN

Yes, Sir. A report has been received from His Majesty's Minister in China on the subject and this is now under consideration.

Mr. NUNN

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that the chief objection of the commercial community in China is not to mere registration, but to the fact that the regulations are most onerous, and that they include even the right of the Chinese Government to call for and retain the books of a firm?

Mr. EDEN

We are very much aware of the importance of this subject, and that is why we are considering this report.

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