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1. The Governor's Despatch of 19 February is a useful summary
of the papers that he has already sent us about the effects of
the international narcotic trade upon Hong Kong.
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2. The Governor discusses the source of the opium imported
into Hong Kong the "Golden Triangle" at the conjunction of
Burma, Thailand and Laos - and the need for international action
to cut off the supply. He suggests approaches to the three South
East Asian Governments principally concerned; and the further
involvement of Hong Kong officials in international discussion
and activity.
3. The question of international involvement is already under
discussion in the UN context. The Americans and others have
and a suble-commistion
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proposed an ad hoc committee on the problem in Asia.
have said that if these bodies are set up, the UK would wish to
be included. It would then be possible for Hong Kong to be
represented in the British team. The possibility of difficulty
with the Chinese over our representation of Hong Kong does exist,
but fortunately there are precedents for the appointment of
members from outside a sub-commission's area. It would not
therefore be necessary for us to claim the right of membership
on the ground only of our administration of Hong Kong.
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