asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he is aware that a manifesto has been circulated amongst British sailors and marines now visiting Oslo urging them to refuse to obey the orders of their officers in the event of conflict between England and China; whether he has ascertained who is responsible for such manifesto and its circulation; and what steps he has taken, or proposes to take, in the matter?

The Admiralty has received no official report of the alleged occurrence.