Mr. Martin,
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I have received a message from Mr. Geo.
Mathers, .P., Parliamentary Private Secretary to
Dr. Drummond shiels, drawing my attention to the
report which appeared in the "Berkshire Chronicle",
an extract of which is attached.
He told me that Dr. Somerville astiros Ar
wants: -
Now dealt
with. Lee copy of
Cetter
to Dr H, dated
21/3/31.
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a
Parliamentary
(1) advice as to a form of question which he
could put down on Monday, for oral answer on
Wednesday, which would meet the criticism of Hong
Kong made by Lady simon;
to the Berkshire Ohronicle (2) The draft of a letter which would give,■ in
fairly comprehensive outline, the history of the
problem and the steps being taken by the Government.
He would like to be able to despatch this letter on
M Saturday or Sunday.
Lord Kinnoull also wants similar advice
as to a question which ne could put to Lord
Passfield one day next week in the Lords.
As you are already preparing a letter
for Dr. Shiels to Mr. Campbell, M.P., such as that
required by Dr. Somerville Hastings, perhaps you
would deal with both things together, and also
suggest what forms of Parliamentary question could
be suggested to Dr. Somerville dastings and
Lord Kinnoull.
If