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SECRET

9. As to the use of the reserved powers, I recommend that

if opposition to the proposal grows to an extent which makes

the possibility of the Governor having to use his reserved

powers a live issue, then he should send us an immediate

report on the situation for the information of Ministers.

10. A draft telegram is attached. It has been cleared at

official level with the Treasury, the MOD and the Department

of the Environment.

23 September 1971

Enaria

E O Laird

Hong Kong Department.

I have

agree.

Kun helfer

Amended tel. after descnsin whi

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Mr Welford "M" Rogle. We must shock to N' Rogle

About his on

Monday

3.

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Sin l. Amen span Ryle SECRET today. In Ryle fully agreed wit terms & Fco Fele No. 711En

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