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5. It would obviously help you to see а copy of the legal opinion in question, and this is enclosed. To comply with the letter of Diplomatic Service Procedure (Volume 36, paragraph 8.8) I am required to send it to you on a personal basis: but you have discretion to show it to the Chief Secretary and your Attorney General. We should be grateful for confirmation that you are content with what we propose.
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Hong Kong Department
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