HC Deb 13 April 1937 vol 322 c796
79. Mr. Rostron Duckworth

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has received any late reports from the Far East regarding the continuance of wholesale smuggling in Northern China to the detriment of British trade in general and, in particular, textile exports?

Mr. Eden

In general the traffic appears to have diminished recently, but, in view of certain indications which have reached me recently, I am considering whether there is any further step which can usefully be taken.

Mr. Noel-Baker

In view of the importance of this question, can the right hon. Gentleman obtain such information in order to lay a report?

Mr. Eden

I will certainly consider that, but we have had several reports lately.

Mr. Noel-Baker

Published reports?

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