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compromise between European Integration Department
and Hong Kong Department was impossible. It
therefore fell to me to take a decision which was
that we should go ahead and make an approach in
Brussels on Hong Kong's behalf in order to carry
out and to be seen to carry out Geoffrey Rippon's
undertaking. I attach a copy of the record of the
meeting.
AS
Mr. Robinson accepted this decision but made
it clear that it was against both his recommendation
and that of European Integration Department.
there is very little time left, this matter will
have to be put to the E.U.M. Committee this week.
Julian Amery is being briefed accordingly.
I thought you should be aware of this
background. I also attach a personal letter
which I received this morning from Michael Hierries.
This confirms me in my view that we should pursue
Hong Kong's interests vigorously at this time.
1 October, 1973
Anthony Royle
cc. to: Private Secretary to Mr. Amery
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