CONFIDENTIAL
+politica-
-not least in
respect of anti-
the
fight against
dong bafficking
we cannot
British Antarctic survey a job to do
undermine it by withdrawing its main tool.
Politial
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There
is no doubt about the important military role
played by the Patrol Craft in Hong Kong.
Premature withdrawal could jeopardise much of what
Territory
we have been working for in the Colony!
As for
WIGS the ship now plays a greatly expanded role-
く
and its withdrawal would not be understood by our
many friends in the area. The inescapable
conclusion is that we must continue to vigorously
resist any more to withdraw these valuable and
visible assets.
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in DTS.
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