asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether China is now, in the fullest sense, an Ally of this country, and will be invited to the next meeting of the Inter-Allied Conference at St. James's Palace?

The Prime Minister has already made it clear that we welcome the Chinese as Allies in our common war against the Axis Powers. China will naturally play her part in inter-Allied consultations.

Is a meeting likely in the near future?

I am afraid I cannot say.

Is there to be a formal Alliance between the two countries?

I am afraid I cannot give any information as to that. At present we are in practice and legally Allies.