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G. For the time being the conclusion of additional contracts

for the repair and maintenance of all military aircraft should be deferred. The situation can be reviewed in due course, but it is unlikely that facilities for anything other than military transport aircraft could be acceptable.

H.

I.

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No public statements about the use of Hong Kong by the U.S. Forces should be made except by agreement between the U.S. Government and Her Majesty's Government.

Publicity by U.S. services in Hong Kong (including Press Conferences) should in general be avoided.

If however

it is considered necessary or appropriate, the arrangements should be made through the consultative machinery referred to in paragraph B above.

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