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LETTER FROM MR R S REDMOND MP
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Mr Bostock's minute of 29 August, attached, sets out the background to the newspaper story about which Mr Redmond's constituent has asked and suggests a line of reply.
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I agree with his conclusion that no specific comment should be made on what Hong Kong may or may not do, and that But the reply should stress the strength of the UK economy. I feel that a stronger line might be taken in refuting the threat of "humiliating bankruptcy". I also feel a reference could be included to Hong Kong's obligations under the present
I attach Agreement, even though it expires on 24 September.
a revised draft letter which draws on Mr Bostock's draft.
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R.E.J.Gilmwe
(MRS R E J GILMORE)
30 August 1973
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