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question of its termination.

2. As you are aware, the

satisfactory solution of the question

of finding permanent accommodation

British

for the three military battalions

at Hong Kong is a necessary preliminary

to the evacuation of the areas in

question.

The Army Council hope soon

regarding

to submit definite proposals thes

matter,

avejret, and in the meantime they give

the assurance that the earliest possible

opportunity will be taken to release the

land.

3. In the circumstances I shall be

glad if you will agree not to press for

the evacuation of the areas for the

present.

I have, etc.

(Sgd.) P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER.