17th October 1945, it was stated that the extent to which
Hong Kong should be called upon to contribute to the net
cost of the Military Administration would be determined
having regard to the remaining Hong Kong balances and the
amount of the subsisting liabilities of the Hong Kong
Government on re-establishment of Civil Government.
information as to the net cost of the Military Administration
period is not yet available and the appreciation now asked
for will give a clearer picture of Hong Kong Government's
aubsisting liabilities; but regard will need to be had to
7.
Full
a possible United Kingdom claim in respect of this liability.
In order that the financial position of the Colony may
be further considered here, I should be grateful if you
would let me have a financial appreciation on the above lines.
I have the honour to be,
sir,
Your most obedient,
humble servant,
(sgd) A. Creech Jones.
Bly
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