§ 24. Mr. Shinwellasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what arrangements have been made by Her Majesty's Government and the Government of the United States of America regarding action by either party in the event of a conflict between the Chinese Republic and the Government of Nationalist China.
§ Mr. Selwyn LloydNo arrangements have been made by Her Majesty's Government for action in the event referred to in the Question.
§ Mr. ShinwellDoes that Answer imply that in the event of any conflict arising out of a dispute between Nationalist China and the Chinese People's Republic in which the United States in involved, we take no action whatever?
§ Mr. LloydThe right hon. Gentleman asked what arrangements had been made. The position is that no arrangements have been made, and we have no obligation or commitment of any kind to take military action for the defence of Quemoy, Matsu or Formosa.