its chest. In the view of this Department none of
these arguments are conclusive and the value of
assistance to Hong Kong exceeds the extra work and
thought required.
At its meeting on 22 September the Ministerial
Committee on Hong Kong agreed that Hong Kong's
requirements should be determined and investigation
made as to how far it was practicable and desirable
for H.M.G. to meet them; the Minister should discuss
the proposal further during his visit.
NOTHING TO BE WRITTEN IN THIS MARGIN
Page 60Page 61