3.
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The detailed Annexes were drafted as follows:
G. Constitutional Position
H. External Relations
I. Currency and Finance
J. Defence and Internal Security
K. Citizenship, Nationality and
Immigration
L. Legal System
M. External Trade
N. Civil Aviation and Shipping
Mr Rushford
Mr Rushford
Bank of England/ Treasury
MOD (DS11)
Home Office/NTD
Mr Rushford
Department of Trade
Department of Trade/
MAED
Mr Rushford
0. New Territories Leases
(now only factual)
Some revisions have been made by the Study Group but more
improvements are needed. That on Currency and Finance was
telegraphed to Hong Kong and their suggestions have been
incorporated. The Hong Kong Political Adviser and the Attorney
General, who are in London, have also been involved in drafting
and revision. The changes will all need to be cleared with the
original drafters before final submission.
Next Steps
The paper should then be
4. When we have Lord Belstead's views on the drafts I shall
discuss any major changes with Sir P Cradock and the Governor
(the latter by secure telephone).
finalised and submitted to the Secretary of State on 27 August.
Subject to his comments it will go to the Prime Minister on
3 September.
Brip
R D Clift
24 August 1982
Hong Kong and General Department
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