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that this could help both Er. Grey and other British subjects.
In the circumstancan, I think we should go along with Sir D.
Hopson's recommendations. As a precaution, however, we should,
́as explained in parograph 9 of my submission of 31 January,
suspend rather then waive the provision for exit pemito.
10. Te have to decide aloo whether to make the concessione
fraedistaly or to wait until we have actually achieved, or are
on the point of achieving, secosa to Mr. Crey. It may taks
some little time before the Hong Kong authoritien and 7.0.5.A.
reach pgreeront on the exact arrangements to be meão for
special prizon visits there. Since wo know that Mr. Groy's
case will not be influenced in any way by holding up notion
on the diplomatie missions, the only point in waiting would be
for presentational purpo688. I do not think that in this
instance they should override the more cubstantial advantageo
of quick setion.
11.
If we act as recommended, it will be desirable to explain
the position fully to Br. Long of Routery, sad to try to secure
his agreement to co-operete in feeling with any publicity,
Reuters are not merely very concerned about Kr. Grey, but also
sensitive because of pact criticism to the affect that they
have been playing down the affair to avoid jeopardising their
long-term interesta in China. It will also be useful if the
position were explained in the came way to Mr. Boyle.
12. With the public and, if necessary, with Parliamont, wo
might explain cur decisions on the following lines. The
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