mentioned by Mr Rippon's constituent, a taxi-driver killed in a drunken brawl with three British soldiers, it is the present position in Hong Kong with regard to the death penalty that
matters.
5. I submit a draft reply for the Secretary of State's signature.
25 May 1977
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PS/Lord Goronwy-Roberts PS/Mr Tomlinson
Mr Cortazzi
Capt Rose PS2b (Army) Mr Attewell
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JA B Stewart
Hong Kong & General Dept