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the text of the MOU is accepted and Hong Kong's requirements about the timing of an announcement
have been clearly stated, Executive Council leave it to me to proceed or not to proceed as I think fit in the light of how the situation develops in London and the assurances I can
obtain. I am grateful for this, and will telegraph again later in the week.
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