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Mr. Gaminara

Mr. Kinnear

HKK1/23 HKCK 18/12

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I ran over with you briefly the points that came J up during the meeting Mr. Royle had this morning with Sir L. Monson, Mr. Wilford and myself.

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We should, however, have something on record and I am, therefore, putting the outcome of the meeting down on paper.

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Organisation of the Urban Council

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There is a long telegram in from the Governor about this which we shall have to study. It was agreed that we should avoid over-governing" Hong Kong. Mr. Royle does not want to rush this matter. I understand that there have already been a number of committees enquiring into local government in Hong Kong and it was thought this morning that it would not be a good thing to suggest the establishment of a further committee.

10 July, 1970

(E. 0. Laird) Hong Kong Department

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