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if the authorities at the nearest port refused to accept the refugees we would be prepared to allow the "Sir Galahad" to return to Hong Kong provided the UK vas willing to accept them after a maximum period in transit here of seven days.
We hope that you can agree that this would be the most sensible approach to the problem should it arise. We should be grateful if you would send us your comments by telegram and also inform the M O D.
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