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there is no question f changing that status, As such, it is a Government whose obligations and actions are ultimately the responsibility of IL.M.G. through the Commonwealth Secretary.

5. In these circumstances I very much hope that you will feel able to drop the additional points referred to in paragraph 3 of this letter. Lord Shepherd, whom I have consulted, is quite clear that

If you there could be no question of our putting them to Hong Kong. feel you must insist on them, then I think the only course will be for the whole question to be considered afresh by Ministers.

6. I am sending copies of this letter to Figgures (Treasury) and Saunders (Board of *rade).

(A.N. Galsworthy)