HC Deb 09 February 1938 vol 331 c1022
6. Mr. Mander

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what action he has taken with reference to the censoring by the Japanese authorities in Shanghai of despatches to the "Manchester Guardian" by its representative?

Mr. Eden

I would refer the hon. Member to the answer which I gave to my hon. and gallant Friend the Member for the Isle of Wight (Captain P. Macdonald) on 3rd February, to which I have nothing to add.

Mr. Mander

Is there any reason why despatches from the International Settlement should be interfered with or treated with differently from commercial despatches?

Mr. Eden

If the hon. Member will look at the answer I referred to, he will see that I am in general agreement with his views.

12. Mr. J. J. Davidson

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs the total number of British military and naval casualties in China since August, 1937, until the last available date?

Mr. Eden

The total number of British military casualties due to the Sino-Japanese hostilities in China since August, 1937, is five killed, or died of wounds, and five wounded. The naval casualties are one killed and three wounded.