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Registry No. HKK 22/11
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F.E. Dept. Private Sec.
Visas for foreign teachers and students
Since this was subject on which we might
expect questions here I asked in my letter to
Norman-Walker of 5 October (in tomorrow's bag) for
background information to recent press reports about
the refusal of the Hong Kong authorities to renew visas
of certain individuals.
2.
James Johnson, MP, has now written to Secretary
of State saying he has had protests from Hong Kong
about the quote expulsions of Europeans for taking
part in very peaceful demonstrations against American
policy in Vietnam unquote, and that quote no reasons
for taking away their visas have been officially given
unquote. He mentions in particular case of Lars 078402 Ellstrom, who was, he says, due to be expelled on
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4 October and who is alleged to be a quote very
quiet unquote student. Mr. Johnson has asked if
/the matter
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