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"Colonial" wording
from documents whose validity will
extend beyond the termination of British sovereignty in 1997. The legal position that land in Hong Kong remains
Crown land until 30 June 1997 has not been affected.
4.
grant
an
In order to regularise the position concerning
of land in Hong Kong following this change,
instruction from the Secretary of State to the Governor
under the provisions of Section XIII(4) of the principal
Letters Patent is required.
Contem
CO Hum
29 September 1986
Hong Kong Department
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