HC Deb 31 March 1913 vol 51 cc52-3W
Mr. JOYNSON-HICKS

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, in view of the formation of a Franco-Belgian syndicate to establish, in conjunction with the Chinese Government, an industrial bank for China, the Foreign Office will raise any objection to the establishment of a similar bank by British financiers and business men, also working in conjunction with the Chinese Government?

Mr. ACLAND

I could not express any opinion on she subject until I had before me an application from the parties interested in some definite scheme, with full information concerning it.