population are Roman Catholics, and the influence of the Roman Catholic Church remains very strong. If they were to ask for representation, I hope we could then consider the matter on its merits without pre-judging it now.
27 March 1974
R.R. Liman.
R B Crowson
Hong Kong and Indian Ocean Department
K 247 MA 171
cc: Mr D E Glason (Pacific Dependent Territories
Dept K 229)
Mr D G Reid (Caribbean Dept K 362)
Mr R G Tallboys (Gibraltar and General
Dept K 272A)
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Mr N D Matthews (West Indian and Atlantic
Dept K 225)
Miss V E Webberley (Social Affairs Dept ODM) Mr M J Williams (Marine & Transport Dept
G 68/1)
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