§ Mr. Moreingasked the Prime Minister whether he has been informed of the intention of the Japanese authorities in China to impose extensive import restrictions at the Chinese ports under their control analogous to the import restrictions recently introduced in Japan; and, if not, whether he will cause immediate inquiry to be made in the matter, particularly in relation to the effect on British trade?
§ Mr. ButlerMy Noble Friend is in communication with His Majesty's Ambassador at Tokio in the matter, and I am not in a position to make a statement at present.