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5. LI AND DCA HAD AGREED THAT NO PRESS STATEMENTS BE ISSUED UNTIL
AFTER THE MEETING ON 3 OCTOBER, HOWEVER IT SEEMS THAT, WHEN CONFRONTED BY A PHALANX OF REPORTERS, LI GAVE FAIRLY FULL DETAILS OF THE FLIGHTS. NO DOUBT HIS REMARKS WILL BE REPORTED QUICKLY IN
THE MEDIA.
6. FCO PLEASE PASS REFTEL TO DOT.
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