Mr. Eden replied in the affirmative, The Japanese Government had com: plained of British economic policy but It could not expect any help in that direction until it treated British Interests in China with proper con sideration (loud cheers).
Invited {o make a statement of Anglo-Chu fons. Mr Eden declared: "The relations of the two governments remain, I'am happy to say, on terms of the closest cordiality and' ce-operation.
"Engaged as we are in a life and Geath struggle against aggression Europe and the Middle East, the efforts of China to resist foreign domination and. preserve their independence have a natural appeal to the people of this country: (cheers).
"His Majesty's government have done what they could in the past and will continue {0 do what they can ju the future to help China maintain her independence", (cheers)
'A question as to what action he ad taken with reference to the de claration by the chairman of the Pel-ping People's Anti-British Association that no leniency should be shown to anybody openly selling British goods. wag asked yesterday by My.
Hannah, National Conservative member for the Bilston division of Wolverhampton, of Mr, Eden.
My, Eden said that he had called for @ report and would thin con~ sider what action may be appro priate—Reuter.
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