§ Mr. LANSBURYasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has received any Report from our diplomatic representatives in China to the effect that the Cantonese Government has expressed its disapproval of the dismissal by the Peking Government of Sir Francis Aglen from his post as inspector general of maritime customs; and whether he will discuss with the Cantonese Government the reinstatement of Sir Francis Aglen in the areas controlled by it?
§ Sir A. CHAMBERLAINI have not received any report to this effect I do not consider that any useful purpose would be served by discussing this matter with the Cantonese Government.