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than that, and the cost correspondingly less. A key
point is that this would be an investment in the final
solution of this problem; repatriation is critical to
deterring the exodus to Hong Kong.
6. I hope you are content that I should make an offer
to Thach on 28 June along these lines, and above all
that this should be funded, as appropriate, from the
Reserve.
I am copying this minute to all Members of OD(K), and to Sir Percy Cradock and Sir Robin Butler.
7.
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
25 June 1989
(GEOFFREY HOWE)