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Mr Crabbie, RMD
Mr Griffiths, FD
Mr Colvin, SEAD
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CONFIDENTIAL
FROM:
M Stone,
HONG KONG DEPARTMENT
DATE: 26 October 1989
CC:
Mr Maude
Mr McLaren
HID
Miss Marsden
HKB 243 /11
Mr Raleigh, ODA
HONG KONG: VIETNAMESE BOAT PEOPLE
Following our meeting yesterday, I have revised the draft letter
to the Chief Secretary and attach a further draft for comments.
1.
2.
I have not changed paragraphs 8 and 9, pending receipt of
revised paragraphs from the ODA. Following discussions with Finance
Department, I have gone firmer on the £13m for Tai a Chau and now
have all the details from Hong Kong- and urgent decisions are
required.
CODE 18-77
3. I shall circulate a draft of the official letter to involved
parties as soon as possible.
I shall be grateful for your comments by COP today, 26 October
please.
4.
Vite
M V Stone
CONFIDENTIAL