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my impression is that, during the period of Military Administration the possibility of controlling immigration by a system of identity cards or visas was fully explored. Before, therefore, writing to the Governor I should be glad to see any relevant papers.

7.2.48.

M Pastamin

I attach

54145/13/4/6

the only pp.

I have been

able

which are

t

trace

bearing

the

problem

J

controlling immigration into Hong Kong.

(1) (6) and (7)

the '45 file

(12) and

>

Miss hustion's minute

1

21-2-46

the 46

file

particularly relevant.

و

imagine

discussed

also

but there

this subject

H.V. Plamming thit files

unfortunately

not available

Bladford

107-

I also pr.

when

Mm Wallace.

Many thanks. My No 54064/48

available.

60/5.

Mr. Sidebotham.

Unless you see any objection, I should be disposed to write semi-officially to the Governor on the lines of draft herewith. 54064/48 can then again be released for consideration by the Legal Advisers.

hone

Jus

74/5 alm

13.5.48.