HC Deb 14 February 1940 vol 357 cc733-4
3. Mr. Edmund Harvey

asked the Prime Minister whether the attention of the British Government has been called to the serious increase in the traffic in narcotics in Nanking, and the occupied areas of Kiangsi, Anhivei and Chekiang; whether any consular reports have been received on this subject; and, if not, whether they will be called for?

Mr. Butler

Yes, Sir. Regular annual reports are received from His Majesty's Consuls in the areas referred to, and these are awaited shortly.

Mr. Harvey

Will the appropriate organ of the League of Nations have its attention directed to this matter?

Mr. Butler

I think the appropriate organ of the League of Nations is already aware of it, but I will certainly see that it is informed.