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The first alternative seems preferable, in that it indicates the Secretary of State's personal concern in the matter. I accordingly submit a draft telegram to the Governor, which is consistent with the earlier statements but designed to expose a minimum of surface.
5. The Department's Legal Adviser and Gibraltar and General Department agree; I have discussed the draft at length with them.
15 August 1974
CC:
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Mr Male
Mr Rushford G&GD
R.b. horson.
R B Crowson
Hong Kong & Indian Ocean Department
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