§ 37. Mr. T. Reidasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if, in negotiations about the defence of Burma, he is bearing in mind that China has claimed rights over part of Burma; and how many Chinese Communist troops have entered Burma recently.
§ Mr. Selwyn LloydThere are no negotiations in progress with the Burmese Government at present covering tactical or strategic aspects of the defence of Burma.
I have no information on the second part of the Question.
§ Mr. ReidWould the right hon. and learned Gentleman tell the House whether it is a fact that for years past the Chinese Government have laid claim to the northern part of Burma and that might lead to serious conflict in the future?
§ Mr. LloydIt is true that the Chinese Government have laid claim to certain areas in Burma. I said that I have no information with regard to Chinese troops being on Burmese territory.
§ Mr. Noel-BakerIn view of the possible danger to Burma from China, can the right hon. and learned Gentleman say how many more Chinese Nationalist troops have been evacuated to Formosa?
§ Mr. LloydI think it would be better if the right hon. Gentleman put a question on the Order Paper dealing with that matter.
§ Mr. DonnellyCan the right hon. and learned Gentleman say how far the other Anglo-Burmese negotiations have gone?