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Encl. No. 2.
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4.
As evidence of the interest now evinced in
Hong Kong on the subject of commercial aviation, I
enclose for your information an extract from a Press
Report of a meeting recently held to discuss the
question.
5. The Government would be only too willing to
give a favourable reply to the petitioners, but is at present bound by the terms of your secret despatch of
the 23rd May. I trust that it may have been found
(15) possible in view of my telegram of 30th July to modify the decision conveyed by that despatch.
Encl. No. 3.
6.
I enclose a copy of the reply I have caused to be sent to the petitioners.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient, humble servant,
W.I. Southorks
Officer Administering the Government.
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