the matter with the Chinese MFA who have promised to look into

the matter.

6.

We have sent interim replies to those MPs and members

of the public who have written about this subject, but await

a report from Peking on the considered Chinese reaction before

we reply in full.

7.

I accordingly submit a draft interim reply to

Mr Heseltine.

21 March 1974

сс FED

Act

A C Stuart

Hong Kong & Indian Ocean Dept.

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