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atmosphere of Sino-British relations, which could in the

longer term enhance the chances of other British subjects;

but we should not expect any early results). Thus the

only immediate dividend we can expect from the release of

the news workers is the release of Mr. Grey;

and,

important though it undoubtedly is on humanitarian grounds

to terminate his ordeal as soon as possible, this does not

to me to justify our pressing the Governor to take

what he regards as an unacceptable risk in Hong Kong.

Copies to:

Mr. Godden

Mr. Baker

Sir A. Galsworthy

Sir J. Johnston

Mr. Carter

James Murray

28 March, 1969

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