§ Sir J. Wardlaw-Milneasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether British shipping is now allowed access up the Pearl River to Canton?
§ Mr. ButlerYes, Sir. There is a weekly service by British ships to Canton up the Pearl River. Certain difficulties have arisen in connection with quarantine restrictions and pilotage fees; but these are at present under negotiation.
§ Mr. R. Morganasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is able to report any improvement in the facilities allowed to British shipping for loading and unloading cargoes at the Chinese coastal ports in Japanese occupation, with particular reference to Tsingtao and Chefoo?
§ Mr. ButlerMy right hon. Friend is calling for a report of the latest situation as it affects facilities for British shipping in North China.
§ Mr. Morganasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether British ships are now able to pass unhindered through the inland waterways of China other than the Yangtze?
§ Mr. ButlerNo very recent information is available and a report on the subject has been called for.