§ Q3. Mr. Rankinasked the Prime Minister whether he will propose a visit to Mao Tse-tung, or, alternatively, invite the Chinese leader to visit this country.
§ The Prime MinisterWe are already in constant touch with the Chinese Government through diplomatic channels and it is our policy to work towards an improvement of relations. But the timing of visits of this nature requires careful consideration. I do not consider an immediate meeting to be practical.