HC Deb 30 May 1935 vol 302 cc1293-4
49. Mr. SUTCLIFFE

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether his attention has been called to the fact that Japan's imports into Tanganyika are still increasing; and whether, in view of the fact that Japan has now left the League of Nations, the terms of the mandate so far as tariffs are concerned are regarded as applying to her products

The SECRETARY of STATE for the COLONIES (Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister)

The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. As regards the second part of the question, the various legal issues affecting the mandated territories arising out of Japan's resignation from the League are now under consideration.

Mr. SUTCLIFFE

May I askwhether the British Government have drawn the attention of the League of Nations to the fact that Japan has resigned from the League but is still retaining all the benefits to be obtained by membership from these mandated territories?

Sir P.CUNLIFFE-LISTER

I think that all the countries, whether members of the League of Nations or otherwise, are aware of the fact that Japan has withdrawn from the League.

Captain GUEST

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that Japanese bicycles are being sold in Tanga and D'aar es Salaan at 27s., and that the lowest price quoted for English goods is 63s. I Is he prepared to take any steps in the matter?

Sir P.CUNLIFFE-LISTER

I know that Japanese bicycles are sold much cheaper than other bicycles, but I was asked about the legal questions, which are very complicated.

Sir JOSEPH LAMB

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the Japanese not only compete fairly but unfairly by copying our trade marks?