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YOUR TELNO 2163:
UK/HK/AUSTRALIA AIR SERVICES
1. THANK YOU FOR REPORT. WE ARE INCLINED TO AGREE YOUR READING OF THE SITUATION IN PARA 5 OF TUR. BUT GRATEFUL IF
CANBERRA COULD TAKE LOW KEY SOUNDINGS ON WHETHER EVANS UPBEAT LINE WAS A PERSONAL POSITION OR A DEPARTMENTAL ONE AND ADVISE.
2.
LAW OFFICERS RECENTLY ADVISED THAT THE SOLICITOR GENERAL'S VIEW, GIVEN THE COMPLEXITY AND IMPORTANCE OF THE ISSUES AT STAKE, IS THAT THE OPINION OF A COUNSEL EXPERT IN THIS FIELD SHOULD BE SOUGHT ON FCO LEGAL ADVISERS PAPER OF 5 APRIL. THAT IS BEING PUT IN HAND BUT MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO SAY WHEN WE SHALL HAVE LEGAL ADVICE. WILL KEEP YOU INFORMED.
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