CO129-610-2 Rehabilitation of Hong Kong University 9-1-1948 - 18-1-1949 — Page 208

OUTWARD TELEGRAM

FROM THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES

54147/08

Csphor (e.T.P.)

TO HONG KONG (Sir A. Granınam)

Sear 9th February, 1948.

13.30 hrs.

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IMDADIATY

No. 328 Secret

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Touz telegram No. 261.

University.

I approve proposals in paragraphs & and 5 c

your savingram No. 28 of 12th January To providing fete U,E, funds H.K. allllop sowards capital rehabili baŭi nu expenditure and H.x21; million towards vocurrent expedál supe an 1948/49. Presume that only pait of capital great will on required in 18/49.

No repeat no objection to Court being informea of above financial arrangements but I hope that you well be able to defer for present explanation of decision regarding Advisory Committee's main proposals, so that whom it is given i will be in line with terme of public statement, at Finally settled,

Have noted paragraph 1 of your telegram Mo, 264 But House of Commone has be in promicad statement on future of University and aperi fvon alo, I think that it will be desirable to issue press statement. bere, Hope to let you bave very shortly my suggeslong for revising drat enclosed with your savingram No. 28.

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Faroigh. OFFIC &

Treasury

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MP. Scarlett

Dr. McDermott

Mr. D.R. Serpell, 0.3. B.