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Mr Bickford, Legal Advisers

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HONG KONG:

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Mr Galsworthy has looked at my minute draft reply to Hong Kong below and has asked for clarification on two points:

(a)

(b)

3.

What status do Colonial Regulations have; and

Whether they confer powers on the Secretary of State.

We have been unable to find the answers in the Letters

Grateful for your advice.

Patent or the Royal Instructions.

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