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e) We are seeking further legal views on the implications of renunciation of sovereignty and on Mr Rushford's ideas of possible unilateral action on the 1898 Order in Council. These points are probably too detailed for the OD paper but we can tell Ministers that legal advice is being obtained.
6 November 1981
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Mr Williamson
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R D Clift
Hong Kong and General Department
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