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pointing out that Hong Kong should be treated

in the same way as the UK. The two Arab

Emissaries agreed to look into the problem

and to do what they could to assist. We-

have taken the matter up with the

government of Saudi Arabia who have romised

to reply quickly.

៩.

The Ambassador in Jedda, acting on our

instructions in advance of Yamani's

The

return, has informed the Saudi Government

of Yamani's promise and has handed over

the forecast of fuel shortages telegraphed

to us by the Governor on 27 November.

Saudis have undertaken to reply quickly.

We shall inform the Governor immediately

of their response.

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