§ Mr. VIANTasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs the present position of the negotiations between the 2826W British and Chinese delegations at Canton for the settlement of the anti-British boycott; whether the suggestion of the Chinese delegation for the appointment of a Commission to inquire into the question of the responsibility for the Shameen shootings of 23rd June, 1925, has been referred to His Majesty's Government: and what is the attitude of His Majesty's Government in the matter?
Mr. LOCKER - LAMPSONNegotiations are still in progress. As the. hon. Member for North Battersea (Mr. Saklatvala) was informed on the 28th of July, the suggestion for the appointment of a Commission of Inquiry has been reported to His Majesty's Government, and is being examined.