SECRET
9. As to the use of the reserved powers, I recommend that
if opposition to the proposal grows to an extent which makes
the possibility of the Governor having to use his reserved
powers a live issue, then he should send us an immediate
report on the situation for the information of Ministers.
10. A draft telegram is attached. It has been cleared at
official level with the Treasury, the MOD and the Department
of the Environment.
23 September 1971
Enaria
E O Laird
Hong Kong Department.
I have
agree.
Kun helfer
Amended tel. after descnsin whi
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