§ Sir J. WARDLAW-MILNEasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs when the agreement between the Treaty Powers and China in connection with the establishment of the special district court at Shanghai expires; and what steps His Majesty's Government are taking to secure a renewal of the agreement on terms which will provide fully for the integrity and independence of the tribunal in future?
§ Mr. EDENThe terms of the present agreement are to the effect that it continues in force until 1st April, 1933, but "may be extended for an additional period upon mutual consent of the parties thereto." The matter is under consideration, but no discussions on the subject have yet been begun.