RECOMMENDATION
5.
Protocol and Conference Department have been in touch with
the Palace and The Queen is sending a personal message in the
following terms
"I have been distressed to learn of the death and
destruction caused in Hong Kong by the typhoon. Please
convey my deepest sympathy to the bereaved and to all
those who have suffered injury or loss in this tragic
event".
6. I recommend that the message attached be sent by the
Secretary of State.
7. I also recommend that my reply to Mr Rounthwaite should
be on the lines of the draft attached.
17 August 1971
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E O Laird
Hong Kong Department
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Sir L Monson
Mr Logan
Mr Renwick
2.