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R J Andrew Esq
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HONG KONG: DEFENCE COSTS AGREEMENT
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Date
29 July 1975
1. On my return from leave, I have seen the record of the OPD meebli., held on 22 July at which this issue was discussed.
2. I attach a draft submission I propose to make to Sir Duncan watso,. covering two telegrams to the Governor of Hong Kong, informing him of the decisions taken. I understand that you have already discus3, 6 the matter with Mr Rogers and that he is willing to take on the tasa of negotiating with the Hong Kong Government as early as possible in October. I also understand that he is anxious that the decision to send a Minister to Hong Kong for this purpose should be known only to the Governor at this stage. I have taken these points into account. I would be grateful for any comments on the drafts by tomorrow evening.
Your ever,
الله
haurence
PL O'Keeffe
Hong Kong and Indian Ocean Department
cc: JE Hansford Esq, HM Treasury, JD Bryars Esq, Cabinet Office JE Jackson Esq, Defence Dept, FCO
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