§ Mr. H. G. WILLIAMSasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs on what date this country recognised the severance of Outer Mongolia from the republic of China; and whether this country has recognised Outer Mongolia, either as a 627W Soviet protectorate or as an independent republic?
§ Viscount CRANBORNEHis Majesty's Government have never ceased to recognise Chinese suzerainty over Outer Mongolia. The second part of this question does not, therefore, arise.