HC Deb 07 October 1931 vol 257 cc1092-3W
Sir R. NEWMAN

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether it is proposed to make any statement upon the work accomplished by the British delegation to the League of Nations Assembly this year, including references to the situation in Manchuria; and what steps have been taken to protect British persons and property there?

Captain EDEN

In accordance with precedent, my Noble Friend proposes to issue a White Paper in due course dealing with the work of the Assembly, in which mention will be made of the discussions on the Manchurian situation. As regards the last part of the question, no special steps have been found necessary in the interests of British nationals or property in Manchuria, but the position is being carefully watched.