E
out-weighed by the
at Westminister.
political
considerations
in Hong Kong and
I attach a Speaking Note for this purpose.
3.
It may be possible for Mr Renton to speak to Mr Waddington
on 24 or 25 May;
to have a breakfast the Secretary of State is
meeting with Mr Hurd on 26 March.
BACKGROUND
4.
In
returning
to
we
Waddington
on
26 Februa ry). But I
in the January
shall
way
also be putting more pressure on
on the endorsement.
minorities,
this request should be resisted (Mr Renton's meeting with Mr
think
the light of the Governor's latest advice.
al so shown, issue in Westminster's terms. In proceeding in this way,
the Home Office to give
the Home Office 'on
subject
on are going back
previous agreement
the
of
the
that
our
to debate,
be
this is justified in
The minorities were
more the
important
we
5. My impression is still that working level officials in the Home Office in both the Immigration and Nationality Departments would be willing to agree to all three LegCo requests: that Mr
Mr and Secretary,
remain strongly Hy de, Deputy
Waddington
not be
of this opposed; and that
the dichotomy
to Mr Hurd along
the Home Secretary may
views. of
lines suggest may,
aware
A direct approach
therefore, have the desired effect.