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speedy response, we agreed that Hong Kong could be given the green light without reference to the Minister, but that Mr Tibber would put the papers in his weekend box so that the Minister would have a chance to comment, if he felt
strongly that this was a wrong course, before Hong Kong take
action on the morning of 18 November (their time). I submit
a draft telegram.
Leretts
PF Ricketts
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