CONFIDENTIAL
In the light of this programme of localisation no new UK
legislation should be applied to Hong Kong without prior
consultation with the Hong Kong Government through the
Hong Kong Department of the Foreign and Commonwealth
Office. I would be grateful if you could therefore
ensure that this department is consulted at as early a
stage as possible in any case where it is proposed that
new or amending legislation under the responsibility of
your department should be applied to Hong Kong. This
will ensure that no new legislation is introduced which
later has to be "localised".
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