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Mr T L Gardner

Customer Services

ISDO, WH127

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SECURE SPEECH FOR THE GOVERNOR OF HONG KONG

1. I am afraid that Hong Kong Department cannot commit resources from the Hong Kong Government's budget. However, as I said in the meeting yesterday, I am sure that if asked, HKG would quickly agree to pay these small amounts. I suggest that a telegram be sent to the Governor's Private Secretary, pointing out that the most expensive piece of equipment, the truncheon, will be provided free of charge by HMG as a permanent

I would be happy to comment on any draft telegram you would wish to prepare.

loan.

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RAJ Bunten

Hong Kong Department

WH 305

270 2655

25 September 1992

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CODE 18-77

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