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MR BAKER'S LUNCH WITH SIR LAWRENCE KADOORIE:
13 AUGUST 1981
THE NATIONALITY BILL
POINTS TO MAKE
(DEFENSIVE)
1. HMG well aware of Hong Kong's feelings about their British connection.
2. (If Gibraltar Amendment raised). HMG made clear their opposition to Gibraltar amendment in the Commons and Lords debates. HMG need to consider Lords vote. Complicated parliamentary factors involved. Position might not be clear before Parliament returns in October.
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