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If orders to go ahead can be given shortly one of additional units could probably reach Hong Kong by 8th
October.
2.
You emphasised delicacy of approach to Finance Committee.
May we assume that Unofficial Members will support your latest proposals? If consultation with them still needed,
we see advantage in this taking place now on basis that you
have every reason to suppose that your proposals will be
acceptable to H.M.G.
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