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I believe that the way we handle Hong Kong will be almost as important as the decision itself. If the timetable proposed by the TI is accepted I can only record that in my judgment there will be a complete breakdown in confidence between Hong Kony and London. The consequences of such a breakdown couldbe
most far reaching.
23 Eove.ber 1971
CC Sir S Tomlinson
Mr Hale (Commodities Dept)
E O Laird
Hong Kong Department
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