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Mr.
Mr. Sidebotham
Paskin
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Mr..
Mr.
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GOVERNOR,
HONG KONG.
Copy of (10) enclosure
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Permt. U.S. of S.
Parly. U.S. S.
Secretary of State.
C. D. R 11 AN D. 12-
Your Reference....
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Sir,
Ano'd. (16)
I have, etc. to transmit to you the
accompanying copy of correspondence with the
Commonwealth Relations Office regarding the
desire of the Government of India that, under the
new constitutional arrangements and pending the
introduction of adult suffrage, at least one
local Indian should be nominated by you to the
Legislative Council.
I should be glad to receive any comments you
may wish to offer on this proposal in due course.
I have, etc.
2.
FURTHER ACTION.
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