HC Deb 26 July 1939 vol 350 cc1480-1W
Mr. A. Edwards

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will state the date and the terms of all agreements between this country and Japan concerning trade between the two countries and similar particulars of agreements between Japan and any of the Dominions or Colonies?

Mr. R. S. Hudson

The following table shows the date of signature and date of termination of the agreements at present in force regarding trade between Japan and the countries indicated. The provisions of these agreements may be seen in the published copies.

Title of Agreement. Country. Date of signature, Date of termination.
(1)Treaty of Commerce and Navigation between the United Kingdom and Japan. United Kingdom, Canada, Eire, Newfoundland, and most colonies and mandated territories. 3rd April, 1911 At any time, subject to 12 months' notice of denunciation by either party
Exchange of Notes Canada respecting Customs Treatment of Imports between Canada and Japan Canda 26th December, 1935 No provision.
(2)Exchange of Notes regarding Commercial Relations between New Zealand and Japan. New Zealand 24th July, 1928 At any time, subject to three months' notice of denunciation by either party
(4)Convention regardi n g Commercial Relations between India and Japan India 12th July, 1934 Under provisions of Protocol of 12th October, 1937, on or after 31st March, 1940, subject to six months' notice of denunciation by either party.
(5)Protocol regarding Commercial Relations between India and Japan India 12th October, 1937 On 31st March, 1940.
(6)Convention and Protocol regarding Trade and Commerce between Burma and Japan Burma 7th June, 1937 (a) Convention; on or after 31st March, 1940, subject to six months' notice of denunciation by either party.(b) Protocol; on 31st March,1940.

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