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"Certainly we do not believe that either Government has
the intention of resorting to military conflict as a
means of settling this dispute."
To question about their capability to do so: "No comment".
4. If asked whether HMG is bound to come to Malaysia's aid
in the event of her being attacked to say:
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"We would be bound to discuss this with the Malaysian
Government and would do so. We have of course obligations
under the Anglo/Malaysian Defence Agreement."
If asked about the flight by the Hunters to say:
"Routine flights of this kind between Hong Kong and Singapore
take place frequently. They use both East Malaysian and
Philippine air space."
To questions about HMG's diplomatic position vis-a-vis the
US Government: "No comment".
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J.D. SHALLOW
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