of cause
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We have no record of the remarks attributed to
Wis
Mr Heath on the occasion in question and It would
help us to reply to the unofficial members if you could confirm the accuracy or correct them; and cared
let us know the context and circumstances in which
they were made.
Our own impression is that if
Mr Heath did make a statement on the lines of that
attributed to him by the unofficial members, he
did not so much have in mind Britain's earnings
from Hong Kong and the cost of maintaining the
garrison there (which is there for the defence of
the Colony and to assist in the maintenance of
Brian's
internal security) as her very much wider interests
elsewhere in the Far East and her role in
maintaining a military presence in the area
generally.
In seeking your assistance we realise of
course that the occasion referred to occured at a
time when Mr Heath was Leader of the Opposition.
However, we are hopeful that you may have some
Since I believe you were with him
record of what happened at the time.
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