We have accordingly telegraphed to Hong Kong
suggesting that they should again approach
the Government of India and ask if a settlement
could now be ef ected. If this proves to
be unsuccessful, we shall have to consider
what other action can be taken in the matter.
4. There is also a small claim for goods
supplied to the Government of Burma costing
$105,206 (£6,575). The Hong Kong
Government appears to have submitted
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thes claim to the Government of Burma who
acknowledged receipt of it, but no payment
has been made, so far as we are aware. Department is accordingly seeing if this claim can be successfully pursued in any other way.
5. A claim against the Government of Singapore for $929,384 (£58,086) for goods
supplied is apparently the subject of
direct negotiations between the Governments
of Hong Kong and Singapore.
6. We are communicating with the Government
of Hong Kong regarding the other claims which
do not relate to goods supplied.
Yours sincerely,
(9)
(25) m 18895148
and (8) (25/48 and 3/497
See Ifr. B
B..
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