not yet attained a full measure of

self-government, His Majesty's Government

must regard themselves as under the

obligations enumerated in Article 73' of

the Charter, including the obligation to

"transmit regularly to the Secretary-

General for information purposes, subject

to such limitation as security and

constitutional considerations may require,

statistical and other information of a

technical nature relating to economic,

social and educational conditions" in respect of Kowloon and the New Territories.

6. The information for 1949 which you

transmit to me in respect of Hong Kong

for forwarding to the Secretary-General

of the United Nations should, therefore,

include as heretofore informat ion

relating to Kowloon and the New Territories.

If the transmission of this information is

questioned in the Special Committee which is to

any

comment thanks

your many

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be convened in 1950, or in any other organ

(1 purpose, subject E while making clear that H.K.G. day wol acceft tein veins expressed by to hi

of the United Nations, the United Kingdom

Delegate

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wustify it în the manner set

out in paragraph 5(above.

I have, etc.

2. I shall in due course be sending all

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full account of

Colonial governors proceedings of the Special Committee, & of The

discussions in the Fourth Courniture & Several

Assembly arising

our of

The obligation contained

in Article 73 (e) d) the Charter.

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Thanete.

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