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4. More generally, there is a continuing disposition in Hong Kong, shared even by some senior Unofficials, to argue that with the conclusion of the Hong Kong agreement HMG have

lost interest in (or

the washed even

their

of) hands

An invitation to London, and calls on the Prime Minister and senior Ministers, would be particularly helpful in symbolising our continued interest and commitment.

territory.

5.

on

On dates, I understand that the Secretary of

would be free

not 10 September but

Prime Minister is abroad

11 on

State

London on 10 September. That

11 September.

September but may be in

seems to be the date to go

The

for.

Colten

7 May 1986

agree.

CO Hum

Hong Kong Department

The would be a

of showing Unofficial,

operois, ves

Q

meful way

Hamy

to take

ка

Hong kong

to

that fisistive contine clore Dwest in then afteire.

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