HC Deb 08 January 1942 vol 377 cc30-1
52. Commander King-Hall

asked the Prime Minister whether any staff talks had taken place between the British military authorities in the Far East and General Chiang Kai-shek prior to the declaration of war by Great Britain on Japan?

Mr. Attlee

Yes, Sir.

Commander King-Hall

On what date did these conversations begin?

Mr. Attlee

I do not think it would be in the public interest to disclose that.