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and
Any sooner only possibility for the House of Commons debate. the Assessment report will not have been completed; any later would
secure the risk of failing to conclude the debate and
authority
for signature of the agreement before Parliament rises.
run
It would be best for the House of Lords debate to take place in
the same week, and I understand that the whips are thinking in terms
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of 6 December. The House of Lords debate should presumably take
My draft letter to
Whitelaw reflects discussion with PS/Lady Young.
Who has / place after the House of Commons debate.
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I will submit separately on the terms of the motion.
A C Galsworthy
2 October 1984
Hong Kong Department
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