HC Deb 07 August 1972 vol 842 c249W
59. Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he is having with the Government of the People's Republic of China over an exhibition of ancient Chinese treasures, comparable to the scale of the current exhibition on Ancient Egypt.

Mr. Faulds

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will explore with the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China the possibility of a future exhibition of recent major archaeological discoveries in China.

Mr. Kershaw

My hon. Friend the Under-Secretary of State has discussed this question with the Chinese Government. It has now been agreed in principle that an exhibition should take place. Dates and other details remain to be settled.