might be more useful if it were used to implement the recommendations of an impartial enquiry. It would then at least have a positive base for its activities.
7. Do you wish me to question this further with Hong Kong, or to redraft the present suggested reply in less abrupt form? Also, I am not sure whether the eventual reply should issue from this Office (or Lord Shepherd's or from Hong Kong?
Ra
(I. R. Murray)
2, October 1969
STON