Hong Kong telegram Unnumbered to Commonwealth Office (D.T.D.)
2
Supplies from China began to be erratic two weeks
ago when rail traffic was cut.
A few days later there was a downturn in landings
by river vessel and lighter. The number of coastal vessels bringing foodstuffs had also diminished.
Mister Sorby said it was not possible to say with
certainty why this was happening.
The only rational explanation he said was that it must be connected with disturbances of supply lines in China.
Mister Sorby advised consumers not to pay more than
they could afford but rather to reduce their purchases a little.
He assured residents that rice supply in Hong Kong was adequate and that prospects for the future were good and there was no need to stock. Ends. Informs.
O.A.G.
FILES
C.O.
H.K. W.I.D. "C"
News Dept.
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Sent Untimed 17 August 1967 Recd 0214Z 17 August 1967