§ 6. Captain PETER MACDONALDasked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department whether he can give any intimation as to the results of the recent visit of British trade representatives to Manchukuo; whether any concessions for British trade have been obtained in that part of the world; whether any compensating concessions for Japanese interests have been demanded in return; and, if so, of what nature?
§ Lieut.-Colonel J. COLVILLE (Secretary, Overseas Trade Department)The recent visit of British trade representatives to Manchuria was an unofficial one, sponsored by the Federation of British Industries. With regard to the first part of the question, I understand that the Federation of British Industries have not yet issued a report, but propose to do so very shortly. In the circumstances, I am unable to answer the remainder of the question.