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RE FIVED RIVATE OFFICE
3 JUN 1958
JINI
The Colonial
ecretar cent. to the 4. o
(2x0)
ar (who is abrond this week), a copy of his minute
to the Chancellor cated Hard May, 1956, un the long rung
Governant proposals for meeting the extra costE
involved in stationing two additional units in hon, kong.
e can accept the Governor's onzer or 850,000 per annum
ivr each unit.
e are anxious to meet the Governor
isl. for
urgent despation of the units to ong Kong and we should
!
welcome an early agresent, so that we can stat
arranging to move the units.
un tão erparate question of G.mpensation for ar Soyartmont Lonin in Tong Long, I must. Lenorve our position. As you are aware, this kind of question is closely watund by arliment trough the Public Accounts Committee.
I agree that consideration should now go on defert. entally.
I al sencilę wpies or this minute to the chancellor
on the
the
xolrquer, the ccretary of tate for
lonier, and the First lord of the
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diralty.
Sgd. Julian Amery
3rd June, 1950.
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Dr Fairdingl
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DIEV
MINISTER
If Joy
ET MON
OF DEFENCE
Tant
WITH
THE COMPLIMENTS OF THE
PRIVATE SECRETARY
STOREY'S GATE
LONDON, S.W.1
RECEIVED PRIVATE OFFICE
3 JUN 1958
TO: J.0. Moreton, Esq.,
SPECIAL CARE
- 5 JUN 1958
SECTION
M.C.
Enclosure: Copy of a minute to the Chancellor of the Exchequer from Minister of Defence.
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