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3.
It is thus now 7 years since the problem has been looked
at, and I think it is time to review it again. I accordingly
They
propose to write to Hong Kong and enquire whether they still
feel unable to accept the extension of the Convention.
may well still do so; but we should be sure.
4. Meanwhile we have to reply to Mr Grieve. I considered
recommending a fairly frank reply, giving the reasons for our
position. I understand however from Far Eastern Department
that we cannot at present be sure that the Chinese would refuse
to accept criminal deportees; we cannot therefore use this
argument. It seems better to say that we periodically review
the position, are doing so at the moment, and will write again
when we have completed our studies.
I attach a draft accordingly.
5. WOD concur.
8 December 1972
Copy to:
WOD
FED
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A C Stuart
Hong Kong & Indian Ocean Department
agree with the draft interim reply to Mi grieve and off with the further
I have
action proproed.
suopicia
that the objection to application Alte Convention HK may still be
KMK
§ fficult and not only about reportation
we and ask the govt of HK to
6/12
I agree
posted at the matter again Kunhilfed
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