CONFIDENTIAL
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the people of Hong Kong. They know that their future now
lies in their own hands; and the widespread concern to be
involved, as the Assessment Office report has highlighted,
in the drafting of the Basic Law is a timely and important
token of their wish to stand increasingly on their own
political feet.
Dated this 24th day of November 1984.
(Patrick Nairne)
(Simon F.S. Li)