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dependent
And there is no other Commonwealth Territory with such a
in manufactures or an export insurance scheme, developed export trade which does not enjoy autonomy-in
Strind in any case appropriate to compare Whigations to dapan tert
Cornmonwealt Countries with our much
Greater obligations to, and responsibilition for, our dependent territories,
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the conduct of the external relations and that such a
very limited number of its own officers in overseas-
posts.
IM The confidential nature of parts of the Country
and Economic reports is appreciated, but the procedure
suggested in (iii) of paragraph 2 should overcome
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objections on this score. It should also be remembered
that the Hong Kong Corporation's senior officials are
Government Officers subject to the provisions of the
Official Secrets Act. Further protection could be
particularly
afforded by posts deleting sensitive items from the
copy sent to Hong Kong or even withholding it
altogether if deletion were impracticable; posts would
have entire discretion.
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As you know, Hong Kong is going through an anxious and difficult time and/in particular need of any support
am sure you will
which we are able to offer now. I would therefore
arrange for these Hong Kong requests to be carefully and earnestly request your approval of the proposals.
very much
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Sympathetically considered and hope that You will be able to see your way
as a result
to meeting them
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