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principle the raising of loans, we cannot commit the Secretary of State to approving a specific programme without full details. The telegram also deals with certain minor points which have to be covered. As it is understood that Mr. Caine is arranging a meeting with Mr. MacDougall on the 26th of July, it is proposed that the opportunity should be used to discuss this question with MacDougall then.. Draft telegram herewith.

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The question of Hong Kong finances and the assistance required from H.M.G. together with the points referred to in Treasury letter of the 23rd of

32] July, 1946 were discussed with Mr. MacDougall at a

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meeting at which Mr. Caine took the chair, and there were also present Mr. J.B. Williams, Mr. Emanuel, Miss Beaton, Miss Ruston, Mr. Palmer, and from the Treasury, Mr. James and Miss Dawson.

The decisions arrived at are embodied in the attached draft telegram, a/advance copy of which I have sent to Mr. James

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Re-circ. urgently for reply to No. (32) and letter to Crown Agents regarding advances from the

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