of these figures, showing how the combination of these two factors works in Germany's favour though a little to Japan's disadvantage.
5. I should add, incidentally, that Lionel Lightman of this Department had, at my request, asked Derek March, the Senior Trade Commissioner in Hong Kong, to do what he could to help John Gardiner during his visit, and Gardiner was full of praise for the facilities which had been provided for him, and for March's close contacts with the Hong Kong people.
6.
I am sending copies of this to Michael Palliser, Peter Carey and Ken Taylor.
Yours
LEO PLIATZKY