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Office of the British Chargé d'Affaires

PEKING

28 July 1970

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Please refer to Chris Howell's letter CR 1/2856/69 of 14 July.

2. This is simply to say that I am pleased to hear that Hong Kong are not dismissing the possibility of releasing sick prisoners. While not at this stage wishing to re-open any Hong Kong/Peking debate, I know you will realise how keen we are to see an early reduction in the number of confrontation prisoners held. I hope that John Denson will be given an opportunity to see these papers.

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I am copying this letter to Chris Howells in Hong Kong.

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