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CONFIDENT I AL

CYPHER/CAT A

IMMEDIATE FOREIGN AND COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

TELEGRAM NO 518

TO HONG KONG

5 AUGUST 1970. (EID)

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CONFIDENTIAL.

YOUR TELNO 514 OF 4 AUGUST: VISIT BY CHANCELLOR OF THE DUCHY OF

LANCASTER.

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2. MR. RIPPON IS MOST GRATEFUL FOR YOUR KIND INVITATION TO STAY AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE, BUT FEELS THAT IT WOULD BE EASIER FOR ALL CONCERNED FOR HE AND HIS PARTY TO STAY IN A HOTEL. GRATEFUL THEREFORE IF YOU WOULD BOOK NECESSARY HOTEL ACCOMODATION.

DOUGLAS-HOME

DEPARTMENTAL DISTRIBUTION

E.I.D.

S.W.P.D.

H.K.D.

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NEWS D.

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