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appreciably both economically and in terms of public
confidence from the presence of the garrison.
The realities
of the situation are such however that we are most unlikely
to obtain a contribution of more than £7.5 million per
annum unless such a contribution is imposed and the consequences of such a course could be very serious indeed.
RECOMMENDATION
11.
I consider that the Governor's proposals represent
the best terms on which we may hope to reach a settlement with Hong Kong without having to impose a contribution on the Colony. I accordingly recommend that the attached
draft be approved for consideration at the DOPC meeting
planned for next week.
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1 July 1971
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generous compromise quickly at £7.5m (for as long
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