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5.
It is not clear what point Sir Anthony is trying to make
with his question. The seamen's families have been or will be
paid what they are due and they are all covered by the South
Atlantic Fund. This assistance should be more than adequate.
But if it were not it would be for HMG (in whose service these
men died) to deal with the problem. It is in no way the
responsibility of the people of Hong Kong and the Government to
Although there would be no advantage in saying so
explicitly in the answer Hong Kong Telegram Number 668 makes
clear why they would prefer us not to go into any detail
about the payments made there.
do so.
A
Blin
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R D Clift
23 June 1982
Hong Kong and General Department
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