HC Deb 26 April 1934 vol 288 c1888
88. Mr. BURNETT

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the advisory committee, appointed by the Assembly resolution of the League of Nations of 24th February, 1933, has yet considered methods which the British Post Office and other post offices should follow in settling postal accounts with the Manchukuo authorities; whether any reply has been received from the Secretary-General of the League; and, if so, what recommendation has been made?

Mr. EDEN

No recommendations have yet been made regarding the question raised by my hon. Friend, but the advisory committee appointed to consider it will meet at Geneva on the 14th May.

Mr. BURNETT

Can the hon. Gentleman say whether this inquiry is still proceeding or whether this committee has, practically speaking, died a natural death?

Mr. EDEN

I have said that the committee is to meet in a fortnight's time, which shows that it is still alive.