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case from Hong Kong is put to The Queen for reprieve.
4. It is tempting to leave things until the next case but
I wonder whether this is wise. This sort of problem could
perhaps best be dealt with in an unemotional atmosphere
when there is no actual case under consideration. I
understand that Mr. Royle has not discussed this at all
with Mr. Ivor Richard and it may not be practical to have
an understanding with the Opposition on this subject.
Mr. Grattan's idea of having a debate on the subject of
the death penalty in the dependent territories (his minute
is attached at the back) is something which seems well
worth considering in this difficult situation.
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