HC Deb 24 February 1943 vol 387 c148
16. Mr. Ivor Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will invite Madame Chiang Kai-shek to visit this country when she has completed her visit to the United States of America?

Mr. Eden

Yes, Sir. An invitation to visit this country was extended to Madame Chiang Kai-shek towards the end of last year, and has been repeated since. I understand that Madame Chiang's health has not so far permitted her to make definite plans. But now that she is happily well again we have some reason to believe, and every reason to hope, that this distinguished lady will visit us before returning to China.