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3. You will see that I have not proposed the
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restoration of the words as appropriate" in paragraph 4 of the statement (Carey's letter of 12 February). We do not see that these
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purpose which Carey appears to have in mind i.e. to provide for the situation when it would IUK commerent fishing make it devwable
appropriate (for HMG to take the lead in
representing Hong Kong interests. (Paragraph 4
of coura
does not give to Hong Kong the responsibility "as of right" to determine the course and
Carey he
conduct of negotiations as suggests).
It says merely that Hong Kong may exercise such responsibility in full consultation and association with HMG. The proviso to this paragraph, when it applies only to bilateral relations (as I have proposed), provides clearly for the situation in which formal representa- tion by HMG is considered necessary. My proposed additional paragraph to cover multi- lateral discussions and international
organisations leaves the way open for HMG to take the lead on Hong Kong's behalf.
4. I should be grateful for your comments
on the draft letter to the Governor and those
of Carey and Melville to whom I am copying
this letter and enclosure.
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