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Mr Male PS/PUS

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DEFENCE REVIEW: HONG KONG

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The PUS discussed with me the attached personal exchange of telegrams (FCO telegram no. 1001 and Hong Kong telegram no. 1891148).

1148). He said that he would wish to write to Sir John Hunt on the lines of the Governor's reply, and to copy his letter to Sir Douglas Henley and Sir Michael Cary.

2. The PUS also agreed that we should brief the Secretary of

State on the same lines.

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3. I accordingly submit a draft letter to the Cabinet Office and/submission to the Secretary of State.

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A C Stuart

Hong Kong & Indian Ocean Dept.

18 November 1974

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Sir D Watson o.r.

Mr Thomson

Mr Jackson, Defence Dept.

for approval

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19/4/24

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