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The present system was designed for a less developed
society. I accept that some decentralisation and
devolution may well be needed to make the best use of
scarce administrative resources. It is also important
that Hong Kong and the other dependent territories
should continue to be able to attract and to keep staff
of the highest calibre. We will do what we can to help
you.
7.
The rising crime figures in Hong Kong are one of
your most urgent problems. You are planning a new anti-crime drive, involving all the forces of the regular and auxiliary police. Law enforcement must
clearly remain the responsibility of these authorities,
but you rightly believe that their efforts can only be
successful if they are backed up by the positive support
of the whole community. The war against crime will be
one of your most urgent tasks for 1973.
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I have the honour to be
Sir
Your Excellency's Obedient
Servant