§ Sir J. Wardlaw-Milneasked the Prime Minister what steps he has taken with reference to the action of five armed Japanese launches at Hsinkiang on the Yangtze, on 2rd April, in forcibly diverting to a Japanese vessel anchored nearby, the cargoes of 2,000 live pigs being carried in junks to the British ships "Christine Moller" and "Whangpu"; and what action is being taken to prevent similar interference with British trade on the Yangtze in future?
§ The Prime MinisterMy Noble Friend is not aware of the particular case to which my hon. Friend refers, but he has received a number of reports indicating that there has recently been a marked intensification of interference with British trade and shipping in the lower Yangtze delta. Representations are being made to the Japanese Government.