HC Deb 08 November 1937 vol 328 cc1420-1W
Lieut.-Commander Fletcher

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether any munitions are at present being exported from this country for Japan?

Mr. Stanley

As has been previously explained in this House, His Majesty's Government considers that it is contrary to the public interest to publish particulars of licences issued for the export of arms and ammunition to particular destinations. I may, however, add that during the period 1st July to 30th September, 1937, the value of the exports from the United Kingdom to Japan of arms, ammunition and military and naval stores was £14,612.

Captain A. Evans

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the British troops still in Northern China, as a result of treaty arrangements, are still carrying out their normal duties; and whether he can give details?

Mr. Eden

Yes, Sir, the British troops in North China are carrying out their normal duties. The duties of foreign troops in North China are those laid down in Articles VII and IX of the Boxer Protocol of 7th September, 1901.