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say:
"This is a complex issue giving rise to strong feelings in
Hong Kong. I do not regard it as immediate."
The latter formulation is less of an invitation to further questions
and contains less promise of an immediate review.
10. I submit the draft of a personal telegram to the Governor
from Sir D Watson.
25 March 1974
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PS/Mr Ennals PS/Miss Lestor
PS/PUS
Sir V Evans
Mr Larmour
Mr Rushford
Mr
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A C Stuart
Hong Kong & Indian Ocean Dept.