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Oral Answers to Questions — China (British Subjects: Taxation).

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at on 14 November 1934.

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Photo of Mr Alan Chorlton Mr Alan Chorlton , Manchester Platting

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asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether his attention has been drawn to the attempted imposition by the Chinese local authorities of a business tax upon British subjects in Canton; and whether any action has been taken by the British consulate to assist in opposing this demand?

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