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4.
The most
appropriate Minister would
would be Mr Renton,
but he will be ou t of the country on a Middle East
from 9
A
tour
16 December. I recommend that the Secretary of
State in form the Leader of the House of this and express
19 the hope that the Commons debate can be held from 17 December, but say that if this is not possible we will try to make another FCO Minister available.
5.
The House of Lords debate is not likely to take place until the New Year, but I recommend that Lady Young
should
in the Home Office
the Lords in the same
way at that time.
6.
support
The other proposals in the Home Secretary's letter
are acceptable.
W G Ehrman
20 November 1985
Hong Kong Department
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