Cypher
IMMEDIATE
SECRET
No. 1103
SECRET
OUTWARD TELEGRAM
FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
(The Secretary of State)
TO HONG KONG (Sir D. Trench)
HWB 1/17
Sent 1 June, 1967. 2200Z
(198)
Following Parliamentary Question by Mr. Ernest Thornton
is for written reply tomorrow 2 June.
"How many civilian deaths and serious injuries
occurred in Hong Kong arising from the riots and demonstrations on 22 May; and what were the police casualties on that date."
2. The only relevant information we have relating specifically to the 22 May is contained in paragraph 5 of your telegram No. 663. Grateful for any more precise details that you can provide.
Distribution H.K. WID 'C'
Copy also sent to:-
LAST
REF.
I.G.D.
Officer-in-Charge, Parliamentary and
Ceremonial Duties.
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