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Sir Duncan Watson

BRITAIN''S IMAGE IN HONG KONG

1.

I have read with interest your minute of 7 November on

this subject.

2. I had a word with the Governor of Hong Kong about this

when I was there. His view is that when Mr Aston feels that

Britain's image in Hong Kong requires action, Mr Aston should

discuss the question with the Director of Information Services

of the Hong Kong Government. The Governor certainly would not

wish wires to be crossed. He is very conscious of the risks

mentioned in paragraph 4 of your minute.

Thimes Brinelor

Thomas Brimelow

8 November 1973

cc:- Mr Stuart (Hong Kong & Indian Ocean Dept)↓

Mr Tebbit

Mr Youde

Mr Reddaway

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