§ 61. Mr. MANDERasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, in view of the ceremonies at Tokio in connection with the elevation of Pu-Yi to the imperial throne of Manchuria, any special instructions have been sent to the British Ambassador at Tokio to abstain from taking any action which may imply recognition?
§ The LORD PRIVY SEAL (Mr. Eden)I have nothing to add to the reply which my right hon. Friend gave to a similar question put by the hon. Member for Normanton (Mr. T. Smith) yesterday.
§ Mr. MANDERAre we to understand that there is no question of extending official recognition to this puppet Emperor, set up by Japan?
§ Mr. DONNERIn view of all the circumstances and the possibilities there are of obtaining extensions for trade, does the hon. Member not think that it is to our interest to take action?
§ Mr. EDENThe position is covered by the Resolution of the Assembly, and I have no reason to doubt that those who signed the Resolution will carry it out.
§ 62. Mr. DONNERasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, in view of the coronation of the Emperor Pu-Yi, His Majesty's Government will now consider the extension of official recognition to Manchukuo?
§ Mr. EDENThe attitude of His Majesty's Government towards the question of according recognition to the existing regime in Manchuria continues to be governed by the terms of the League of Nations Resolution of the 24th February, 1933.
§ Sir BASIL PETOIn the interests of opening up trade in this country, is it not as important for us to be first in a territory of that kind as it is that we should have equal rights with other countries in regard to trading with Soviet Russia?
§ Mr. MANDERCan the hon. Member say whether so far every country has observed the conditions of the Assembly Resolution?