§ Mr. De Chairasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is aware that pirated copies of books published in this country and photographically reproduced are being sold in China at prices much lower than those which legitimate importers find it necessary to charge; and will he represent to the Chinese Government that it would be much appreciated in this country if the present copyright law in China could be amended and enforced in such a way as to discourage this unfair competition?
§ Viscount CranborneYes, Sir. I am aware that complaint is made in regard to this matter and I have instructed His Majesty's Ambassador to report on the situation in order that I may consider what further steps may be possible to remedy the grievances of British copyright holders.