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Mr. Gaminara, (Hong Kong Dept.)
Mr. Posnett, (Pacific & Indian Ocean Dept1)
Mr. Cox, (Gibraltar & South Atlantic Dept.)
Mr. Gordon-Smith
P.C.- Ombudsmen in Dependent Territories
Attached is a copy of the draft reply, notes for supplementaries and background note to a P.Q. put down by Lord Beaumont of whiteley for answer in the House of Lords on 24 March when he will ask whether H.M.G. will recommend to the governments of Dependent Territories the appointment of Cabudsmen. Would you be so kind as to forward any Comments you may have on the draft reply and its attachments, as they are required to reach the possible Private Office by 20 March.
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(D. Blain)
Commonwealth Co-ordination Department
17 March, 1970.
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