W(B)L 51-7406
SPEAK TO
D.J. Church
ODA
× 160.
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BRIEF
No 1
NOTHING TO BE WRITTEN IN THIS MARGIN
(as stated in §4_1
$4
& Defence
FCO Telno 386
of 21 thay 1971
in the context
of Defense Contactution Eppy alta)
th
DEFENSIVE LOAN FOR
KAI TAK AIRPORT,
(NEVER GRANTED))
POINT TO BE MADE (if questioned)
1.
The calls for financial assistance
from HMG are such that they can only be met
on a system of priorities based on need.
Because of this it is
difficult for HMG
to help Hong Kong financially with its
* Meanwhile, HMG development problems However, we are always
Į
ready to assist Hong Kong in other ways
whenever the oportunity to do so arises.
а
Kowever, à must not be taught that
? Guin't- since this might te he
HMIG
assisting
НК
Asant
mastered as a glimmer of hope
War i
an
winded not be prepared to consider
ungent need for such
apporporate way
addistance
hilad
to arisi анал
al
drm
futmas time
m
the Kai Tak
untered
and a
spicifse
Incl
hecal
pot- firewood.
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