§ Mr. Proctorasked the Lord Privy Seal if he will make a statement on Her Majesty's Government's relations with the Republic of China.
§ Mr. Humphrey AtkinsSince 1950 Her Majesty's Government have dealt with the Government of the People's Republic of China as the sole legal Government of China. Her Majesty's Government have no official contact with authorities in Taiwan.
§ Mr. Proctorasked the Lord Privy Seal what declarations have to be made by citizens of the Republic of China before they are granted visas to visit the United Kingdom for business or tourist reasons; and for what reasons they are required.
§ Mr. LuceHer Majesty's Government do not recognise Taiwan as a State nor the Nationalist authorities in Taiwan as a Government, and United Kingdom visas cannot be granted on Taiwan passports. Persons from280W Taiwan are therefore requested to sign a declaration of identity for visa purposes on which United Kingdom visas can be endorsed.