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fault of its own this Government has a long way to

catch up and the pressure of the 80s will soon be

on us, consequently we must be a government in a hurry.

While it behoves us to watch our step, there can be

no question of any slackening of pace.

13. I am sending copies of this despatch to H M

Ambassadors in Peking and Tokyo and the High Commissioner

in Singapore.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient servant

C M MacLehose

The Right Honourable Dr David Owen MP Foreign & Commonwealth Office

LONDON SW1

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