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17th October 1945, it was stated that the extent to which Hong Kong should be called upon to contribute to the net cost of the Military Administration would be determined having regard to the remaining Hong Kong balances and the amount of the subsisting liabilities of the Hong Kong Government on re-establishment of Civil Government.
information as to the net cost of the Military Administration period is not yet available and the appreciation now asked for will give a clearer picture of Hong Kong Government's subsisting liabilities; but regard will need to be had to
7.
Full
a poesible United Kingdom claim in respect of this liability.
In order that the financial position of the Colony may be further considered here, I should be grateful if you would let me have a financial appreciation on the above lines.
I have the honour to be,
sir,
Your most obedient,
humble servant,