§ 9. Mr. Wilson Harrisasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether His Majesty's Government have any contact with the authorities controlling that area of China now in the hands of the Communist armies.
§ Mr. HarrisIn view of the very large extent of the area now controlled by the Communist armies, will the right hon. Gentleman consider what steps can be taken to safeguard British interests in that area, and to watch political developments there?
§ Mr. BevinYes, that is constantly under review, but under the Treaty that was signed all the Allies agreed to recognise the Central Government of China, and I must adhere to that. But I am looking at the whole consulate and other positions in the light of these new developments.