§ 13. Mr. DAGGARasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether Mr. Lennox Simpson has yet submitted a claim in respect of compensation for loss on account of his removal on the demand of the Manchukuo authorities from his place of business in Harbin; and, if so, what action has been taken in respect of this claim?
§ Sir J. SIMONA claim for compensation for loss of business as a result of Mr. Lennox Simpson's departure from Harbin has been received, and the matter is at present under consideration.
§ 15. Mr. MORGAN JONESasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is aware that the Japanese Government are exerting pressure on the Chinese Government to accept the present régime in Manchuria as an accomplished fact; and will he represent to both Governments that this country still considers as binding on all members of the League the unanimous Assembly Report of 24th February, 1933, and notably the declaration that the present régime in China's four north-eastern provinces is a violation of China's territorial integrity and political independence and is contrary to treaty obligations and incompatible with peace in the Far East?
§ Sir J. SIMONI understand that discussions upon various questions relative to North China are taking place between Chinese and Japanese authorities, but I cannot confirm the hon. Member's statement. I do not consider that any useful purpose would be served by reminding 499 the Chinese or Japanese Government of the terms of the Assembly Report of the 24th February last.
§ Mr. JONESMay I take, it that it is still the view of the Government, as it was of the last Labour Government, that Manchuria. is part of the territorial possessions of China?
§ Sir J. SIMONI think the report of the 24th February, 1933, which was unanimous, and in which, therefore, this Government concurred, states the position fairly correctly.