§ 29. Sir CHARLES CAYZERasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what satisfaction he has now received from the Japanese Government in reply to the representations made by him on the ill-treatment of three British sailors at Keelung, in Formosa?
§ Viscount CRANBORNEMy right hon. Friend hopes to take the earliest opportunity of making a full statement on the incident in question. His Majesty's Government are, however, still in discussion with the Japanese Government, and I am not therefore able to make any statement to-day.
§ Mr. CHURCHILLCan my Noble Friend give any indication as to when his right hon. Friend will be able to make this statement, as it is a most serious matter?
§ Viscount CRANBORNEMy right hon. Friend fully recognises the seriousness of the incident in question. I cannot give a definite date, but I can assure my right hon. Friend that it will be at the earliest possible opportunity.
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThank you very much.