TNAG-0597-FCO40-744-Future-of-Dependent-Territories-territorial-studies-1977 — Page 139

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I have relund LRR 330/5 to In Prune with this minute

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Mr A G Prime

Library and Records Dept

Cornwall House Room 367

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LRR 330/5

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1. Thank you for your minute of 26 May regarding the request from Mr Garrett in Honiara and for letting me see his earlier requests.

2.

I have discussed Mr Garretts latest request with Mr Trew in PDTD and we agree that a copy of the then Secretary of State's despatch HX 2/1 of 13 June 1975 "The Future of the Dependent Territories" should be sent to Honiara but please note that it should not be addressed to Mr Garrett but should be sent to the Governor, Honiara, togehter with a copy of Mr Garrett's letter of 9 May 1977 and the envelope must be marked "Personal and Confidential".

We note from folio (W/5) that Mr Willey's instructions of 3 March were not taken into account in the reply at folio 7.

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it.

All those concerned with communications with the Dependent Territories should be aware of the special "Personal" series which means that the envelope may only be opened by the Governor.

5. I attach a copy of HX 2/1 of 13 June and I would be grateful if you would let me have a copy of your reply to the Governor for our records.

8 June 1977

J S Jasper

Hong Kong and General Department K270

233-4069

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