the appointment of Commandant General of the
two Forces."
Draft arranged Supplementary Question:
"Is the Prime Minister aware that his statement
will be received with much satisfaction by the
people of Hong Kong in view of the high regard in which those Forces are widely held?"
Draft Answer:
"I am sure that this information will be
welcomed both in this country and in Hong Kong as being a well deserved recognition of a
distinguished record of loyalty and efficiency extending over a period of more than 120 years.
Grateful to learn earliest whether you have any
comments on above texts. We shall inform you as soon as
date and time of Question have been fixed.
2.
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