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need to strengthen links between ExCo and LegCo, notably by appointing some directly-elected members. In principle it would be right to appoint Mr Martin Lee, if his party does as well as expected, but he has said that he could not accept the requirements of confidentiality or collective responsibility. His appointment would also
exacerbate China/HKG relations.
Vietnamese Migrants
Although the talks on internationally managed
centres (IMCs) for the screened-out appeared to be making progress, the Vietnamese are now saying that they view the problems (particularly over sovereignty) as
insurmountable. They have suggested that we consider
other approaches including repatriating the
double-backers at talks in Hanoi in mid-September.
Prime Minister has agreed in principle that the
double-backers should be repatriated, but no decision has
yet been taken on timing. All the necessary preparations
are in place, and we should be ready to go ahead by
26 September.
say:
The
With the Governor and ExCo the Prime Minister might
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Appreciate Hong Kong's difficulties. Now seems
inevitable that we will have to repatriate the
double-backers very soon. Understand that you will be
ready to go ahead by week beginning 26 September.
International reaction is likely to be critical.
But double-backers are a special case and Vietnam agrees
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