55. Viscountess ASTORasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is aware that the imports of opium into Manchukuo are increasing; and if there is any indication as to the illicit markets for which these drugs are destined?
§ Sir J. SIMONI have no information to show that opium is being imported into Manchuria.
Viscountess ASTORHas the right hon. Gentleman any way of getting the information, seeing that this is such an important matter?
§ Sir J. SIMONI have said that I do not think opium is being imported into Manchuria.
56. Viscountess ASTORasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what the British Government have done towards ascertaining the conditions in which the Manchurian opium monopoly is operating; 1080 and whether they will publish the information supplied to the League of Nations on this point as a White Paper?
§ Sir J. SIMONHis Majesty's representatives in Manchuria will, in the ordinary course of their duties, report any information on this subject which comes to their knowledge. Any trustworthy information not of a confidential character will be communicated to the League in accordance with a request made by the council at its January meeting. Information of this character communicated by His Majesty's Government or other Governments will no doubt be given publicity in the reports of the League. The answer to the last part of the question is therefore in the negative.
§ Miss HORSBRUGHIs this country acting in unison with other nations at the League of Nations, in dealing with this matter?
§ Sir J. SIMONYes, that is so.