HC Deb 14 December 1949 vol 470 c255W
3. Mr. Platts-Mills

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will publish in the OFFICIAL REPORT the terms of the letter and accompanying memorandum sent in 1943 by His Majesty's Government to the Chinese Government on the subject of Chinese suzerainty over Tibet.

1943. Mr. Mayhew

Yes.

Following are the letter and memorandum:

Personal. 5th August,

DEAR DR. SOONG,

When you visited me on the 26th July, you spoke of Tibet and enquired as to our attitude.

I have pleasure in sending you the accompanying informal memorandum which I trust will serve to clear this matter up.

(Signed) ANTHONY EDEN.

His Excellency,

Dr. T. V. SOONG.

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