TNAG-0468-FCO40-533-Legislation-for-protection-of-wild-life-in-Hong-Kong-1974 — Page 28

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Mr Youge

Mr Guest

LETTER FROM MR ANTHONY GRANT

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1. Before the dissolution of Parliament Mr Anthony Grant, in

his capacity as a Member of Parliament, wrote to the Minister

of State at the Ministry of Agriculture enclosing a letter from

one of his constituents, Mrs O M Hume, about the slaughter of

cattle in Hong Kong. His letter has been passed to Mr Blaker

for reply.

2. The question raised by Mrs Hume is rather different from the

cruelty to animals question which we are dealing with in

connection with the conservation of wild life. We are therefore

seeking the advice of the Governor on a reply to Mrs Hume's

letter. We shall submit a full draft reply when we hear from

Hong Kong.

3. In the meantime Mr Guest may wish to send an interim reply

to Mr Grant. I attach a draft.

14 February 1974

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R B Crowson

Hong Kong & Indian Ocean Department

DCSE 14/2 8 Wonde (<15/2.