§ 68. Sir A. Wilsonasked the Undersecretary of State for Burma the total tonnage, value, country of origin, and summary description of munitions of war which passed through Burma during 1937, and during the first quarter of 1938; and whether any special trade convention has been concluded between China and Burma in this connection?
§ Lieut.-Colonel MuirheadMy Noble Friend has no information in respect of the periods mentioned by my hon. and gallant Friend but will, if desired, inquire of the Government of Burma. No special trade agreement has been made between China and Burma in regard to the transit of arms across Burma, but administrative arrangements have been made in accordance with Article 10 of the Convention between Great Britain and China of 1894.
§ Sir A. WilsonCan my hon. and gallant Friend ascertain approximately what munitions were, in fact, in transit, and whether any duty has been paid?
§ Lieut.-Colonel MuirheadI will do my best to get the information for my hon. Friend.
§ Mr. ShinwellMay we take it that the Government will take no action which will in any way prevent the Chinese Government from obtaining munitions of war in order to resist aggression?
§ Lieut.-Colonel MuirheadI think the policy of His Majesty's Government is satisfactory in that respect.