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area of difficulty was likely to be the degree of detail needed on
nationality. Mr Luce asked for clarification on the amount of
substance which would be put in an enabling clause and the effect of
this on the scope of debate.
5.
SCORRI. PS/Mr Luce was still discussing the text
text of the FCO
submission with PS/Mr Waddington. Mr Luce said we should not allow
our points to be diluted.
6.
TEST OF ACCEPTABILITY.
The confidentiality issue was now resolved and the number of submissions, though still Low, was
increasing. Discounting the ones which did not express
express a clear
view, the ratio of those in favour was about 3:1. The possible
format of the Assessment Office's report was being clarified.
UMELCO's contribution to the costs of an opinion poll was unhelpful,
but there was nothing to be done about it.
6.
MONITORS. Sir P Nairne and Justice Li seemed to be getting
around eg attending District Boards. There had been no reports of
any problems.
7.
CHINESE ATTITUDES. The official Chinese line had been
generally very supportive and helpful.
Hong Kong Department
19 October 1984
DISTRIBUTION:
Those Present at the Meeting
PS
PS/PUS
Sir P Cradock o/r
Mr Burrows, Legal Advisers
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