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23rd July 1971
Mr. Ben Ford (Bradford, North): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what reports he has received from Hong Kong following the passage of Hurricane Lucy; whether he has any proposals for aid; and if he will make a statement.
NO. 55W
MR. ANTHONY ROYLE
Typhoon Lucy passed close to Hong Kong on the 22nd of July causing comparatively little damage and only minor casualties. Nevertheless the usual precautions had to be taken public transport stopped running and offices were closed.
The Hong Kong Government havo most effective and comprehensivo arrangements for dealing with typhoons. In view of this and because Typhoon Lucy provod in the event to be milder than had been forecast no assistance from Hor Majosty's Government was necessary.
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