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a Territory which puts a lot of effort into ascertaining what

public opinion is, positively countering criticism and, where

possible, acting on suggestions from the public. The Committee

tries, as far as possible, to be positive in its advice by

pinpointing sources of discontent and recommending remedies for

Nonetheless the Committee's deliberations are classified

them.

and need to be so because knowledge of them could, as has

happened, be misused. Moreover, the Special Branch and Hong Kong

Security Branch are represented on it. Even though one report

has been leaked it would therefore not be right to send the

material to Lord Brockway.

Дир

4 February 1981

cc Mr Donald

R D Clift

Hong Kong and General Department

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