OUTWARD
TELEGRAM.
FROM THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES.
5.
You will observe that 0.0.5. have so far only considered, in view of its especial urgency, Hong Kong aspect of strategic implications of situation in China, They expect to hold further meeting on 17th January to consider more general aspecte, and further conclusions will be telegraphed earliest possible.
6.
Governor of Hong Kong please hand copy to Paskin.
Diatributed to:-
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Secretary of State
P.S. to Minister of State
Sir T. Lloyd
Mr. Rees Willians
Sir C. Jeffries
Mr. Poynton
Mr. Holding
Mr. Seei
Mr. T. Smith
Cabinet Office Foreign Office War Office Admiralty
Air Kiniery
Mr. Morgan
Mr. B.D. Edvards
Paskin
Mr. Sidebotham
Mr. H.I.J. Wallace
-Lt. Col. F.R.M. Waterfield, M.B.E.,
Sta
Mr. P.W.S.Y. Scarlett.
- Lt. Col. Zvegintzoff, 0.B.E.
Ar
Major H. Burnett, R.M.
Wing Commander Knyvett.