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HKK 243 RECEIVED IN REGISTRY, MO. 51. 2 1 JUL 1978
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A B Crowson-Esq British Embassy WASHINGTON
21 July 1978
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I enclose a copy of a letter addressed to the Prime Minister from a Mr Douglas of North Carolina.
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Mr Douglas is well wide of the mark in both his criticisms. You are, I believe, well aware of recent events concerning Hong Kong's position on the trade in ivory from the African elephant. On refugees from Indo-China, we have taken every opportunity to stress that Hong Kong's record in this respect is at least as good as that of any neighbouring country. As far as I am aware, there has been no case of such refugees being turned away from Hong Kong.
3. May I leave it to you to send whatever reply to Fr Louglas you think appropriate.
J Thompson
Hong Kong & General Dept