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MD A Clinton Esq CMG GM Deputy Colonial Secretary HONG KONG

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11 February 1974

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Before the dissolution of Parliament on 8 February,

Mr Anthony Grant MP wrote to the Minister of State at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food forwarding a letter from his constituent, Mrs O M Hume of 48 Oakfield Avenue, Kenton, Harrow, about the slaughter of cattle in Hong Kong. This letter has been passed on to Mr Blaker for reply.

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The question of the humane slaughter of cattle appears to be slightly different from the cruelty to animals question which we are dealing with in connection with imports from China. I should be grateful therefore if you could advise us on a suitable reply to Mr Grant's letter. It would be helpful if you could let us have this by the beginning of March.

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P M Kelly (Miss)

Hong Kong & Indian Ocean Dept.

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