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permitted into Hong Kong either by virtue of possessing British nationality or by holding proper visa, Vises should be issued by British Consuls. Where there is no Consul, authorisetion by Immigration Department here would be necessary.. No visa should be given without reference to Hong Kong except in cases of

1, High Officials.

(subject to conditions which could be specified)*

2. bona fide merchunts. Consuls could be authorised to issue visas without reference for these two categorien

3.

I am aware that while there is no officiel recognition by or of the communist regime, it will be difficult for Consula to enforce visa requirements.

It may, however, sovvu to bring about recognition of their officiol Dost1cn.

I am also well aware that proposal (a) in parugzaph 2 ebove could be circumvented by travelling to Canton and Macao from which places entry Into Ho. g Kong would be easter. A start aust, howover, be made and I would like to announce 60a) (c) is being put into operation forthwith on over population grounds,

5.

1 should be grateful for your carly a amentu

and those of British Enissy a king.

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