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War with Japan.

Oral Answers to Questions — China. – in the House of Commons at on 15 October 1941.

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Dr. Russell Thomas:

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has recently been in communication with the Government of the United States of America with a view to endeavouring to reach a peaceful settlement of the Sino-Japanese war?

Photo of Mr Anthony Eden Mr Anthony Eden , Warwick and Leamington

No, Sir.

Dr. Thomas:

Will the right hon. Gentleman be prepared to say that, if he has any information on such a subject in future, he will be ready at the right time to bring it to the notice of the House?

Photo of Sir Geoffrey Mander Sir Geoffrey Mander , Wolverhampton East

Is it not the case that the war could be brought to an end directly the Japanese evacuated Chinese territory?

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