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INWARD TELEGRAM
TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES
Cypher (0.T.P.)
FROM HONG KONG (Sir A. Grantham)
D.
14th June, 1949.
11
10.35 hrs.
R.
14th 12
No.581
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Addressed to s. of S.
Repeated to Singapore by savingram.
As a result of discussion with Minister of
Defence I should be glad if experienced and well qualified Intelligence Bureau expert could come to Hong Kong to examine civil intelligence system here. I should be grateful to be informed who it is proposed to send before selection is finally made. It might be convenient if he were to come at the same time as the Police Adviser.
2.
I also suggest for consideration of those concerned that an experienced Intelligence Officer should be on the staff of Commander of all forces here ((corrupt gp.) instructions from you handed to me by Defence Minister refer) to co-ordinate Services Intelligence requirements and the use of M.I.5 and M.I.6.
3.
Please Keep Defence Ministry informed.
Distributed to:
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Secretary of State
P.S. to Minister of State
Sir T. Lloyd
Mr. Rees Williams
Sir C. Jeffries Mr. Poynton
Mr. Holding
Mr. Paskin
Mr. Sidebotham
Mr. W.I.J. Wallace Mr. Morgan
Mr. Trafford Smith
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