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As regards the Hong Kong Garrison, you will have seen References 3 and 0. For the reason given in paragraph 2 (A) of Reference B we do not wish to volunteer a statement, and the delicate state of our negotiations over exit visas for Mission Staff in Peking must inhibit
We hope, anything being said until the situation is clearer. therefore, that you can hold this for the time being.
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or CBF Hong Kong are cornered you should, if possible, confine yourself to confirmation of VCGS's statement, though you have authority to go to the full extent of paragraph 2 of Reference 0 if you have tila We will telegraph further when these inhibitions no longer apply to your response to enquiries.
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3 As regards further withdrawals, we do not wish to give advance authority for routine six-monthly releases which would be calculated to ensure that withdrawal is subject to regular comment and no doubt
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