7.
If these optimistic assumptions about Grey's mental and physical
condition prove to be justified it is likely that the main problems will
be in connection with Anthony Grey's relations with the press during his
stay in the Colony.
If we have no warning at all of his arrival
8.
It is possible that Anthony Grey will simply appear at Lo Wu without
warning, presumably at about noon on the usual train.
9.
As soon as he is recognised he should be taken into the private waiting
room whilst his documents are processed.
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10.
The following should be informed immediately:-
H.E.;
(a)
(b)
the Hon. C.S.;
(c)
(d)
11. Reuters
12.
the Political Adviser (Tel. No. H.95428 (Office); H.96219 (Home)) or if
he is not available the Assistant Political Adviser (Tel. No. H.95345
(Office); H.222344 (Home));
the Director of Information Services (Tel. No. H.233191 (Office);
H.248910 (Home)).
The P.A. would then inform Mr. Derek Round,
It can be assumed that if Grey appears without varning there would be no
journalists or photographers at Lo Wu.
13.
As soon as his documents had been processed and provided Grey had no
urgent requirements, he would then be taken by the police in one of
their vehicles to Police H.Q., Fanling where Grey can rest and meet the
P.A. or whoever else is available.
Mr.
14.
If possible, D.I.S. and the P.A., or failing him the A.P.A., would go to
P.H.Q., Fanling immediately. Doon Campbell and Mr. Derek Round of
Reuters would go there too.
If
15.
If possible, discussion with Grey on his plans would be left to the P.A.
or A.P.A. but it is only too likely that such postponement would not be
possible. so, the senior Police Officer available would find out what
Grey's views were about his onward journey. Grey might have some special
wishes, e.g. to telephone to his mother and girl friend in England.
These vishes should be met unless there is some obvious reason to the
contrary, e.g. if he appears to be very disturbed.
16.
The Police Officer would try to form a judgment whether Grey was in a
sufficiently calm state of mind to make it a reasonable proposition to
hold a press conference in the near future. The main point to be borne
in mind is that Grey may have the idea that his two years' incarceration
is the fault of the Hong Kong Govern- ment for refusing to do a deal
over the release of the convicted "newsworkers". If Grey is rabid on
this
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subject, we shall want to do our best to avoid any discussion with the
press whilst he is in Hong Kong. we persuade him not to meet the press
is a problem that requires further thought. If on the other hand he is
in a well balanced frame of mind and reasonable about the responsibility
of the Hong Kong Government, we shall no doubt have to accept that he
give the press conference and, if so, we might as well take a hand in
arranging it if necessary. But if Reuters are available it will be
better to leave them to arrange the press conference.
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17.
No communication about Grey's arrival should be made to the press except
as soon as possible to Mr. Derek Round or Mr. Doon Campbell of Reuters
and to D.I.S. who will send out a general item of news to all the press.
It will be a delicate question for D.I.S. to decide how long to delay an
announcement.
18.
In view of our desire to get Grey out of the Colony as soon as possible
it would be best if he decided to leave on the first available plane. It
might then be reasonable to take him direct from Fanling to Kai Tak
either in a police car or possibly by helicopter.
19.
If on the other hand he wants to spend a night or more in Hong Kong we
would not want to prevent him doing so. Our main interest would be to
see that he was kept away from the press. It is likely that Reuters
would want to put him into a hotel, probably the Mandarin.
20.
There would be no question of Grey calling on the Governor or the C.S.
If he asked to have contact with the Hong Kong Government he could see
the P.A. and of course D.I.S.
If we have warning of his arrival
21.
Most of the details suggested in the preceding section will apply but
there would have to be modifications in the press arrangements.
22.
H.E. has decided that the press party at Lo Wu could consist of:-
(a)
(b)
(c)
Mr. Doon Campbell, Deputy General Manager, Reuters;
Mr. Derek Round, Reuters Representatives Hong Kong;
Visnews television cameraman;
a "pool" reporter;
(a)
(e)
a "pool" television cameraman;
(f)
a "pool" still photographer.
23.
From the Hong Kong Government D.I.S. would be there to take charge of
the press arrangements and A.P.A. to talk to Grey and advise him.
The
24.
As soon as possible after his arrival Grey would be taken with a police
escort to Police H.Q., Fanling. (An alternative is Fanling Lodge which
has been offered by H.E., provided 24 hours' notice can be given.) main
purpose of the stay at P.H.Q. which might extend to an hour or two would
be for Mr. Campbell and A.P.A. to talk to Grey and decide on his future
arrangements (e.g. press conference, travel plans). It is possible that
if Grey has had some days Freedom in Peking before leaving China this
discussion can be much shorter.
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At P.H.Q., Fanling photographers from all agencies and newspapers would
be given a chance to take photographs of Grey but there would be no
conversation.
26.
Transport from P.H.Q., Fanling would if possible be by helicopter,
probably to H.M.S. Tamar. From H.M.S. Tamar Grey would probably go to
the Mandarin and would then be out of our hands. It is just possible
that he might go direct from Fanling to Kai Tak.
27.
Subject to Grey's condition and views there would be a press conference
later that evening. It would be arranged by Reuters, probably in one of
the hotels. Before it took place we (i.e. D.I.S. and A.P.A.) would do
our best to give Grey appropriate guidance. Reuters hope it would be 30
minutes only and uncontroversial.
28.
After the press conference Grey would refuse to make any statements to
the press. He would leave Hong Kong as soon as we could conveniently
arrange it and would be in the hands of Reuters meanwhile.
Distribution to:
H.E.
Hon. C.S. D.C.F. (2) D.I.S.(2)
Col. Blomfield-Smith
D. of I.
Hon. D.C.N.T
P.A.
A.P.A.
D.S.
Mr. J. Murray (F.C.0.)(2)
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October, 9th 1.969.
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from Glasgow, Scotland sing first I heard about Antony frey I was most
about him, so in Jeely of this year the Canadian Foreign Secretary, Hon.
Mitchell Sharpe and told him how Antony Grey was being held in his own,
home, not allowed to go out, day after day, not even listen to music,
also under watchful guard by the Chinese, I told Mr Sharpe
auful
such a terrific
one's hearth, I also asked him to show my letter to Prime Minister, Rt.
Hon. Piirse Elliott Brudear, well, two months ago when Mr Sharpe & M2
Trudeau were in touch with the Chinese over recognition
recognition of Communist China, Mr Trudeau and M2 Sharpe refered to the
treatment of diplomats in Chince, and Mr. Trudeau wanted their word for
it that Canadian siplomats would be treated fainly before recognition.
I can't say of my letter had influence or not. I did not put my address
on just signed my name -
So, Honourable Sin-
any
~My letter
But I am most happy to read in The evening papers here that Antony grey
has been released.
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21 OCT 1969
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(Miss) Helen Hutchison,
354 Cooper Street,
Ottawa, 4
Canada.
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COLONIAL SECRETARIAT
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3-October, 1969.
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Thank you for your telegram No. 659 of October which I received before I
sav Doon Campbell on 2 October.
2.
The report which Long received no doubt came from Thomas Hudson of
Visnevs vho first made contact in Hong Kong with Jack Cater to whom he
had an introduction. Cater said nothing to him about the views of the
Hong Kong Government but referred Hudson to me. When Hudson came to see
me, I spoke to him pretty frankly about the arrangements we had in mind
for Grey's release and told him amongst other things that we would
prefer Grey not to come through Hong Kong. I did not say we would refuse
to have him but I did say that we hoped he would go by another route. I
sav no point in being secretive about our views, especially as Reuters
had been persistent in pressing their view that Hong Kong would be the
most convenient route.
3.
After I had spoken to Hudson, Derek Round came to see me. He was
slightly annoyed that Hudson had taken the initiative when in Round's
view the matter belonged to Reuters not Visnevs. I then said to Round
vhat I had said to Hudson. Both of these conversations vere on a
confidential basis. I am surprised to hear that Long has some doubts
about Round's complete discretion. We have had several conversations
about Grey during the last year and so far as I know, Round has not been
indiscreet about any of them.
4.
We entirely agree that it is desirable to avoid any indication in public
that we are opposed to Grey coming through Hong Kong. So far as we know,
this idea has not leaked in Hong Kong. Ian Brody of the Daily Express
has been badgering the Director of
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Information Services with the story that the F.C.0. is opposed to Grey
coming out through Hong Kong !
He has asked for the views of the Hong Kong Government. But Mike
Stevenson has refused to give him any encouragement.
5.
You may also like to know that when I gave Executive Council a brief
account on Tuesday, 30 September of what we expected to happen over
Grey's release, one of the Unofficial Members expressed very forcibly
the view that on no account should we allow Grey to come through Hong
Kong. In spite of those vievs ve have accepted that if Grey particularly
wants to come this way, or if his health or other reasons make it seem
best, we would not object.
6.
To-day the Information Services Department is busy telling the press
corps of the arrangements ve vill make for them if Grey does come here.
So I think they will get the idea that we have not been trying to impose
a veto on this route. But some may choose to get it wrong.
ever
Your
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Thank you for your letter of 7 October to Mr. Wilson about Mr. Anthony
Grey.
As you know, Mr. Grey is employed by Reuters Ltd., whose address is 85
Fleet Street, London, E.0.4. I suggest that you write to Mr. Grey at
this address.
Mise E. H. A. Lienesch,
Noordsingel 66b,
Rotterdam,
Holland.
(R. N. Dales)
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U. Mr. Patrick Wall (Haltemprice): To ask the Secreta of State for
Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what compensation will be given by Her
Majesty's Government to Mr. Anthony Grey in view of the fact that his
imprisonment was due to events in Hong Kon
13th October 1969
Mr. Maurice Foley
It is cause for the deepest satisfaction that Mr. Grey's
long unjustified detention by the Chinese authorities
has ended. I appreciate the honourable Member's
suggestion that we should pay tribute to the fortitude
and courage of Kr. Grey. I shall be considering in
what way we can most appropriately show our admiration.
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Departmental Staff
Mr. Arth: Lewis asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and
Commonwealth Affairs whether he will give a list of people in his
Department who, addi- tionally to Sir Con O'Neill, have, during the past
two years, resigned their appoint ment and been re-appointed to the same
graded post at the same salary ; what are the reasons in each case; and
to what extent this practice affects advancement in the promotion of
those who remain in the Departme....
Mr. George Thomson: No officers have resigned their appointment in the
Diplomatic Service and been reinstated on the same terms during the
period in question.
Union of Arab Emirates
Mr. Biggy-Davison asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and
Commonwealth Affairs whether be will make a statement about the progress
of Her Majesty's Gov- emment's sleps to bring about a Union of Arab
Emirates.
Mr. M. Stewart: The Union of Arab Emirates has in fact been formally set
up for over 18 months. From the outset, we have given and will continue
to give the Union full support and encouragement, together with advice
as and when as and when requested. We hope that the next meeting of the
Union, on 21st October, will serve to consolidate the preparatory work
which has been done.
Suez Canal
(Detained British Ships)
Mr. Biggs-Davison asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and
Commonwealth Affairs what was the purpose and result of the latest
Ministeriat visit to Cairo: and what progress was made thereby in
securing the release of the British ships illegally confined in the Suez
Canal.
Mr. M. Stewart: My right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Duchy of
Lancaster visited Cairo as the guest of the United Amb Republic
Government and had useful discussions with President Nasser and other
personalities. The ships were among the subjects discussed, but the
military situation along the Canal makes progress in securing their
release difficult
at present.
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Hong Kong
Mr. Rankin asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth
Affairs if he will consider creating in Hong Kong city council in place
of the existing urban council giving it greater responsibility in regard
to finance and administration.
Mr. Foley: The Governor is now formulating proposals for a degree of
reorganisation of the local administration in the colony. These will
include pro- posals relating to the constitution, func lions, powers and
responsibilities of the urban council.
Mr. Wall asked the Secretary of State
Mr. Anthony Grey
for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what compensation will be given by
Her Majesty's Government to Mr. Anthony Grey in view of the fact that
his im- prisonment was due to events in Hong Kong.
Mr. Foley: It is cause for the deepest satisfaction that Mr. Grey's long
ut. justified detention by the Chinese au- orities has ended. I
appreciate . hon. Member's suggestion that we should pay tribute to the
fortitude and courage of Mr. Grey. I shall be considering in what way we
can most appropriately show our admiration,
European Convention on Establishment
Mr. Ellis asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth
Affairs whether Her Majesty's Government have now decided to ratify the
European Con- vention on Establishment.
Mr. Foley: Yes; Her Majesty's Gov- ernment have decided to ratify the
Convention. The instrument of ratifica- tion has been sent to Strasbourg
to be deposited with the Secretariat of the Council of Europe.
United Nations Relief and Works Agency
Mr. Judd asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth
Affairs what action he is taking to assist in over- coming the financial
crisis in the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, Mr. Foley: We
consider U.N.R.W.A.'s financial problems could
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QUESTION BY MR. PATRICK WALL:
ANTHONY GREY
Mr. Wall's question arrives at a difficult moment.
Our handling of the Grey affair was criticised with some
bitterness this morning in the Daily Mail and it is important
at this juncture to avoid suggesting that we have a negative
attitude to Kr. Grey personally.
2. We cannot at this stage undertake to give financial
compensation to Mr. Grey for what he has suffered at the
hands of the Chinese. H.K.G. are not directly responsible
for his illegal detention and no claim against the Crown
for compensation could succeed in an English court. There
remain however two possibilities which should not be ruled out
at this staɛe;-
(a)
(b)
H.K.G. could on behalf of Mr. Grey claim damages from
the Chinese for his illegal detention. In view of the
continued detention of other British subjects this is
not en appropriate time, but a claim might be made in
the context of wider claims negotiations.
An ex gratia payment, which would in due course be
approved by Parliament, could be made to Mr. Grey.
▲ request for such a payment would however require
careful consideration of the possibility that an
unfortunate precedent might be set.
3. In these circumstances, it is perhaps best to side-step
the question of financial compensation.
The draft reply
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and makes it clear that we feel that some unspecifired
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understand that a recommendation in this sense has already
gone forward to No. 10 Downing Street.
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REPEATED FOR INFORMATION TO PEKING AND HONG KONG.
WE HAVE SEEN DAILY MAIL REPORT BY DICKIE ALLEGING THAT GREY IS QUOTE
DISSATISFIED WITH BRITISH GOVERNMENTS HANDLING OF HIS CASE UNQUOTE AND
THAT THERE IS PRESSURE FROM CERTAIN QUARTERS TO PREVENT HIM TELLING.
2. WALDEN WHO HAS BEEN WITH GREY CONSTANTLY SINCE HIS RELEASE IS CERTAIN
THAT HE HAS MADE NO SUCH COMPLAINT. GREY HIMSELF HAS EXPRESSED
INDIGNATION AT THE PUBLICATION OF SUCH UNFOUNDED REPORTS. GREY HAS
REPEATED HIS DETERMINATION TO QUOTE TELL THE WHOLE STORY UNQUOTE ABOUT
HIS CONFINEMENT AFTER HIS RETURN BRITAIN.
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