§ 76. Mr. Teelingasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, in view of the last statement by Her Majesty's Government in 1943 denying the unconditional recognition of Chinese sovereignty in Tibet, if he will state Her Majesty's Government's present policy with regard to such recognition; and, in view of the possibility of danger to world peace arising from recent incidents in Tibet, whether Her Majesty's Government will consider the position in that country being brought before the United Nations.
§ Mr. R. AllanI would refer my hon. Friend to the statement made by my predecessor in reply to Questions in this House on 6th November, 1950. He said
We have over a long period recognised Chinese suzerainty over Tibet but only on the understanding that Tibet is regarded as autonomous."—[OFFIcAL REPORT, 6th November, 1950; Vol. 480, c. 602.]This is still Her Majesty's Government's position. Our present information does not suggest that there is any threat to world peace arising out of the unrest in Tibet. Nevertheless, we shall continue to study closely any reliable information which may emanate from that area.