CO129-589-18 Complaints against evacuation scheme 23-11-1940 - 24-10-1941 — Page 38

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With which British interests in the Far East are so closely

involved. H. M.G. have weighed the many serious considerations

which affect this problem, and I have kept under constant review

the prospect of being able to advise the rescinding or

f

modification of the decision reached last year. I regret that

such a prospect is not yet in sight, and I have to ask that the

signatories of the letter and those for whom they speak will have

confidence that the separation from their families will not be

maintained any longer than is made necessary by the uncertainty of

the international situation in the Far East and the overriding

demands of the defence of Hong Kong.

I have etc.

(signed)