and Aldabra, which are at present unused by us apart from the scientific station on Aldabra. But it is unlikely that we will be able to give them back to Seychellen.'
(e) Para. 5(b)(i). Redraft as follows:
"Hong Kong: our freedom of action is limited by our bilateral relations with China. (See also (a)(i) above)"
(f) Because of the lapse of time since the PAR
was written, the notes on Hong Kong, Seychelles and BIOT will all need substantial revision. They will be submitted separately.
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5 December 1974
CC
Hr armour
Mr Cox, WIAD
Mr Bullock, PDTD
Mr Preston, Caribbean
Mrs Maccoll, DTEU
Mr Kerr, FRÓ
Mr Rae, ODM
Mr Ensor, ODM
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A C Stuart
Hong Kong & Indian Ocean
Dept.
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