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arrange special visits to ISUEH P'ING and LO TU-110 by two HOWA officials, though not to other "patriotic journalists", of whom there wore at least 12.
Lorton
30. 1.68
F.0. recommend Hong Kong Government proposals of 29 Jamury to H.H. Chargé.
okirs
8. 2.58
9.2.68
Cradock's interview at Chinese K.F.A. Consular Department. Ile expressed British difficulties over NCRA QL visas because of Grey question, and repeated offer (now on official level) of exchange for SUCH PLING. Chinose reiterated that Gray was not visa question.
H.M. Chargé expressed disappointment at his instruo- tions, and expressed the view that until we made substantial concessions vis-à-vis Hong Kong prisoners, there would be no consular access to Gray nor prospect of his release.
Lordon
13. 2.68
Report that Groy's gizl friend hat zocoived cable from hin in last few days, saying he had received letters and telegrass from her.
Honors
14. 2.62
How Kong
18. 2.60
Lianager of Communist Bank allowed individual visits to six imprisoned a ployees, accompanied by two others from the Bard.
Hong Kong Government set out ite position on prison visite, proposing that imlividual visits by employees of the detained journalists could be considered. Subject to certain conditions (e.g. tining) if Chinese would supply names of other "patriotio journalists" in question. The Hong Kong Government was anxious not to concede quasi-consular status to NONA, or the formal right of representatives of comunist organisations to visit prisoners.
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