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.C. Mr Smiltisen Or Morgan

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Not Vietnamese Refugees. Hong Kongtels We spoke about the attached telegram, and you kindly undertook

have one of

of your staff prepare assessment as requested by Hong Kong. It would be much appreciated if the result could be sent to Hong Kong by one of next weekend's bags, properbly Friday's (closes at 0915) ent if not, Satwoday's (closes at 0900).

2. I have discussed with is Walker i the Cabinet Office who mygested (as you agreed) that this was a tash more approps": to Research Dept than to the Assessments Staff. They did however do an assessment on the subject last month -JIC 78 N58.

W.E. Quantrill

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