TNAG-0270-FCO40-306-Policy-on-housing-and-resettlement-in-Hong-Kong-1971 — Page 24

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CONFIDENTIAL

HONG KONG

HONG KONG

HKD

Miss Deas

Sir L. Monson

Mr. Wilford

Ke Housing of squatters.

During Mr. Koyle's recent visit it was agreed

that the Housing Board should make a further study of

the problem of squatters on crown land not needed for

development and that it should report within two

months.

2. There will be short debate on dependent

territories in the Lords on 8 Defember. Originator is

Lord Shepherd who has put down starred question calling

attention to the problems of British Colonial terri-

tories and the need for a full review of policy to

improve the economic and social conditions of their

peoples.

3.

Grateful if report of Housing Board, if necessary

of interim nature, could be sent to us in bag leaving

Hong Kong on 28 November.