§ THE MARQUESS OF SALISBURYMy Lords, I should like to ask my noble friend Lord Newton whether he has any information to give the House relative to the ratification of the Prisoners Agreement with Germany.
§ THE ASSISTANT UNDER-SECRETARY OF STATE FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS (LORD NEWTON)My Lords, I am sure that the House will learn with great satisfaction that we received a message from Germany yesterday, to the effect that the Germans have abandoned their preposterous claims with regard to German civilians in China, and are prepared to ratify the Agreement.