§ Mr. R. Morganasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what reports he has received that the Japanese are using poison gas against the Chinese; and whether this intensification of war brutality, especially against civilians, will be taken into account in any assistance in respect of war equipment which we may be able to spare for the Chinese?
§ Mr. LawReports have been received that gas was used by the Japanese in the recent fighting round Ichang. These are now being investigated. As regards the second part of the Question, as my hon. Friend is aware, it is the policy of His Majesty's Government to do all they can to help China to maintain her independence.