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any case be unlikely as it is in the technical field that
differences arise. It would appear to be equally in our UK
interest for the Hong Kong case to be put over in EEC capitals
so that a better understanding of Hong Kong's interests could
There would be value too in encouraging visits to
develop.
the territory.
SPEAKING NOTE
5.
If the question is raised Mr Royle may wish to say that
the idea appears to have merit. He may like to add that he
understands it has been discussed preliminarily and that
officials will look into the implications further.
10 December 1973
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M A Goodfellow
Hong Kong and Indian Ocean Department