Mr T L Gardner
Customer Services
ISDO, WH127
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(ZOE)
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SECURE SPEECH FOR THE GOVERNOR OF HONG KONG
1. I am afraid that Hong Kong Department cannot commit resources from the Hong Kong Government's budget. However, as I said in the meeting yesterday, I am sure that if asked, HKG would quickly agree to pay these small amounts. I suggest that a telegram be sent to the Governor's Private Secretary, pointing out that the most expensive piece of equipment, the truncheon, will be provided free of charge by HMG as a permanent
I would be happy to comment on any draft telegram you would wish to prepare.
loan.
RABBut
RAJ Bunten
Hong Kong Department
WH 305
270 2655
25 September 1992
нко 196/1
CODE 18-77
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