SECRET
2
ECLIPSE
4.
Our view is that if tripartite machinery is to be established, it should be kept as simple and compact as possible. We see no need for a formalised two tier structure such as the Americans have with the French. Rather we envisage a single working group with one repre- sentative each from the U.K. and H.K., probably you and I, and two Americans, perhaps the Far East D.E.A. Regional Adviser at Bangkok (new Fred Dick) and one from Washington. The charter, in general terms, we consider should be con- fined to international trafficking from South and East Asian countries to Hong Kong and how it might be most effectively detected and suppressed. One meeting per annum would seem to be sufficient, anyway at this stage, or at the most two, and we see advantage in not always holding them in Hong Kong where unwanted press publicity is almost inevitable. To hold such meetings during sessions of the Commission at Geneva might be suitable, or ve might convene occasionally in London, Washington or Bangkok. There would need to be some simple ground rules and a written record of decisions taken.
5.
Unless you see any objection, we are agreeable to a meeting with the Americans during the Commission at Geneva next month to decide upon the machinery to be established and the other administrative details connected with it.
(N.G. Rolph) Commissioner for Narcotics
C.J. Train, Esq.,
Asst. Secretary of State,
Home Office,
Romney House,
Marshan Street,
LONDON, S.W.1.
c.c. A.C. Stuart, Esq., C.P.M.
Hong Kong & Indian Ocean Department, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, LONDON, S.W.1.
NGR/A+
SECRET
E
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.