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We would however also have to be prepared for the possibility that the Governor's action might be queried elsewhere, eg, in Parliament.
4:
If the Chinese try to broaden the discussion it may be
necessary to draw on paragraphs 8 and 9 of the main brief on a
Chinese Representative and Sovereignty. In any case it should be
made clear that a package would have to deal with the limitations on the Governor's action (at least in respect of leases) in the
1898 Order in Council.
Hong Kong and General Department
March 1981
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