London, Nov. 21.
The question of alleged Japanese attempts to create a Japanese monopoly in the raw cotton trade in the area around Shanghai, was raised in the House of Commons today Mr. Ian Hannah, Conservative member for Bilston, Wolverhampton.
Mr. Hannah asked whether the Premier's attention had been drawn "to this subject and what action he had taken in this matter.
Mr. R. A. Butler, Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs, replied: "The Foreign Secretary has seen reports to this effect in the Press, "He is calling for a report and Mr. Hannah may rest assured the matter will be closely followed."
Mr. Butler added that the British Government were fully alive to the seriousness of the position.
Later, during question time, Mr. Butler pursued the subject upon being asked to do so, and said that representations had frequently been made and would be made to the Japanese Government whenever Brit-sh interests in China were adversely affected.—Havas.
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