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under the law (although, of course, he would still have the
alternatives set out in Section 33 (2)(b) of the proposed new
law).
5.
Nevertheless, although the legal advisers agree with the
comment, I think it might be wise if I sent it to Hong Kong as
my own, since I am sure they would not welcome formal legal
interference at this stage.
6. I submit accordingly a draft letter from me to Mr Lloyd.
The department's Legal Adviser (Mr Watts in the absence of
Mr Rushford) concurs.
30 March 1973
Copy to: Mr Watts
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A C Stuart
Hong Kong & Indian Ocean Department
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