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46. OIL (Brief no. 14)

Hong Kong was not included in the Arab oil

prodcuers' list of "friendly" states. It therefore

faced a shortfall in the supply of fuel oil for

electricity generation and diesel oil for public

transport. These fuels are crucial to the life and

economy of the Colony. The Prime Minister and

Foreign & Commonwealth Secretary raised Hong Kong's

problems with the Saudi and Algerian oil Ministers

during their visit to London on 29 November.

Saudis subsequently agreed to make special provision

for Hong Kong. We do not, however want to make. much

of this, since it could lead to demands for similar

efforts by us for the other dependent territories,

and eg. Singapore.

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illustration of our practical interest in and efforts

for the welfare of the Colony.

48. KOWLOON WALLED CITY (Brief no. 15)

The Chinese claim to the "Kowloon Walled City"

creates problems of public administration for Hongg

Kong. Conditions inside the walled city are crowded

and insanitary. The Hong Kong authorities are

improving the environment gradually, but move

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