§ 16. Captain P. MACDONALDasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will instruct the appropriate British representative in the Far East to compile and forward for the information of the commercial interests in this country the extent to which the principle of the open door is still observed in international trade in Manchuria?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Sir John Simon)Reports upon the economic conditions prevailing in Manchuria and the opportunities which exist for British trade there are regularly received from His Majesty's representatives there, and are normally made available from time to time to interested British firms in this country. I hardly think in the circumstances that a special report is called for.
§ Captain MACDONALDIs the right hon. Gentleman satisfied that the principle of the open door is being observed in Manchuria?
§ Sir J. SIMONThat is a matter I could hardly deal with in reply to a supplementary question. I have shown that the position is being watched.