§ 49. Mr. VIANTasked the Prime Minister whether His Majesty's Government is considering the desirability of recognition of the Canton National Government?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Mr. Godfrey Locker-Lampson)The Chinese authori- 1253 ties at Canton are recognised and dealt with as a local administration. Any step beyond this would have to be most carefully considered by His Majesty's Government, having regard to their treaty obligations, the facts of the situation and the wishes of the Chinese people.