Text of letter awaited from Messrs Charles Russell, addressed
to B H Dinwiddy,
KOD.
(224)
GOVERNMENT OF HONG KONG AND P F GODBER
1.
EXTRADITION
We have spoken to Mr Christopher French QC on the
telephone, when he said that we should ascertain from the
Colonial Secretary whether he intends to claim Crown privilege
or not on
file. Could you please ascertain the position
from him as soon as possible?
2.
Could you also let us have your department's views on
whether or not Crown privilege should be argued in this particular case? Could you also ascertain from Hong Kong whether we are to be instructed to fully argue the issue of privilege or
not in respect of this file?
Mr Potts also said that Counsel suggested a consultation when
you had Hong Kong's reply.