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1. The Governor's Despatch of 19 February is a useful summary

of the papers that he has already sent us about the effects of

the international narcotic trade upon Hong Kong.

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2. The Governor discusses the source of the opium imported

into Hong Kong the "Golden Triangle" at the conjunction of

Burma, Thailand and Laos - and the need for international action

to cut off the supply. He suggests approaches to the three South

East Asian Governments principally concerned; and the further

involvement of Hong Kong officials in international discussion

and activity.

3. The question of international involvement is already under

discussion in the UN context. The Americans and others have

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proposed an ad hoc committee on the problem in Asia.

have said that if these bodies are set up, the UK would wish to

be included. It would then be possible for Hong Kong to be

represented in the British team. The possibility of difficulty

with the Chinese over our representation of Hong Kong does exist,

but fortunately there are precedents for the appointment of

members from outside a sub-commission's area. It would not

therefore be necessary for us to claim the right of membership

on the ground only of our administration of Hong Kong.

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