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fault of its own this Government has a long way to
catch up and the pressure of the 80s will soon be
on us, consequently we must be a government in a hurry.
While it behoves us to watch our step, there can be
no question of any slackening of pace.
13. I am sending copies of this despatch to H M
Ambassadors in Peking and Tokyo and the High Commissioner
in Singapore.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient servant
C M MacLehose
The Right Honourable Dr David Owen MP Foreign & Commonwealth Office
LONDON SW1
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