HC Deb 05 April 1939 vol 345 cc2799-800W
Mr. R. Morgan

asked the Prime Minister whether, with regard to the action of the Japanese Government in restricting exports from North China to those financed through Japanese-controlled banks, he has yet taken a decision on the practicability of prohibiting the entry into British or Crown Colony ports of all exports from North China unless accompanied by a consular certificate that they have been financed through a British, American, or French bank?

Mr. Butler

The proposal to which my hon. Friend refers is being examined in common with the general question of the protection of British interests in China. I cannot say at present what decision will be reached.