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of this week to reach a position where your representative could be briefed to negotiate in detail. But perhaps he could at least assure Hong Kong that the question is being studied in London and that Hong Kong will be fully consulted before any decisions are taken. Once this has been clarified at political level, the technical aspects of the Unit's future can perhaps best be worked out on the ground through direct liaison between HQBF and the Hong Kong Government.
Yours eve',
Adri
A C Stuart
Hong Kong & Indian Ocean Dept.
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Mr Jackson, Defence Dept.
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