§ 3. Major-General Sir ALFRED KNOXasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is yet able to give any information as to the results of Sir Eric Teichman's recent journey through Sinkiang; what are the present conditions in that province; and what is being done to preserve British trading interests and rights in that province?
§ The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Baldwin)As regards the first part of the question, Sir E. Teichman's report is still under consideration, and I am not in a position to make a statement upon it. As regards conditions in Sinkiang, I understand that the Tongan forces remain in possession of the Khotan area, where they have been since 1934, but the general condition of the province is peaceful. As regards the last part of the question, every effort is made, whenever the necessity arises, to preserve British interests and rights in. Sinkiang by means of representations to the local authorities by His Majesty's Consul-General at Kashgar.
§ Sir A. KNOXCan the right hon. Gentleman give us some hope that Sir Eric Teichman's report will be published shortly?
§ The PRIME MINISTERWe have not come to a decision on that point yet. Perhaps the hon. and gallant Member will put a question on the Paper at a later stage.