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HWB 1/TRENCH

HONG KONG

COMMONWEALTH OFFICE,

London, 8.W.1.

12 August, 1968.

sir,

I have the honour to refer to the Acting Governor's despatch No. 727 of 16 May, Your Excellency's despatch No. 119 of 15 July and my reply of 2 August.

2. The petitions to the Queen have now been laid before Her Majesty who has noted the petitioners views and will take them into consideration when a decision is made. in reaching a decision Her Majesty will have the wishes, interests and well-being of Hong Kong and its people in mind. I should be grateful if the petitioners could be informed accordingly.

I have the honour to be,

sir,

Your most obedient,

humble servant,

LOST

NEX

R. F.

5

চ 168 (23)

GOVERNOR,'

SIR DAVID TRENCH, K.C.M.G., M.C.,

ETC.

ETC.

ETC.