§ 5. Captain PETER MACDONALDasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whet/her any reply has yet been received from the Japanese Government with regard to the question of the establishment of an oil monopoly in Man-chukuo; and what action is to be taken with regard to such reply?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Sir John Simon)Yes, Sir. I have received a reply from the Japanese Government to the representations made by His Majesty's Ambassador in regard to this question, and His Majesty's Ambassador has been instructed to communicate to the Japanese Government the observations which this reply has appeared to require. The whole question is still engaging the close attention of His Majesty's Government and I can make no further statement at present.
§ Captain MACDONALDCan the right hon. Gentleman say when he will be in a position to make a statement?
§ Sir J. SIMONI could not indicate a date, but the matter is now in actual discussion.
§ Sir PERCY HARRISIs His Majesty's Government co-operating with the United States and other countries who are interested; or are we taking single action?
§ Sir J. SIMONNo, Sir, all proper contact is being kept.