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question of its termination.
2. As you are aware, the
satisfactory solution of the question
of finding permanent accommodation
British
for the three military battalions
at Hong Kong is a necessary preliminary
to the evacuation of the areas in
question.
The Army Council hope soon
regarding
to submit definite proposals thes
matter,
avejret, and in the meantime they give
the assurance that the earliest possible
opportunity will be taken to release the
land.
3. In the circumstances I shall be
glad if you will agree not to press for
the evacuation of the areas for the
present.
I have, etc.
(Sgd.) P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER.