§ 2. Major-General Sir ALFRED KNOXasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, in view of the activities of Communist troops in the Chinese Provinces of Kweichow, Yunnan, and Szechuan, steps have been taken, in cooperation with the Chinese Government, to secure the safety of British residents in these provinces?
§ Sir J. SIMONYes, Sir. His Majesty's Consular Officers are in close touch with the local authorities and all possible steps have been taken to ensure the safety of British subjects in these provinces.
§ Sir A. KNOXCan anything be done to assist the Chinese Government to deal with this Communist menace, which takes 60 per cent. of the revenue of the Nanking Government and is impoverishing the country?
§ Sir J. SIMONThat is a matter for the Chinese Government.