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You will wish to be aware that Mr Cahill has written in

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identical terms to seven other MPs and Ministers. written a further nine identical letters to senior officials and to the Hong Kong Government Political Adviser. We are acknowledging all the letters that have been forwarded to us with a single Departmental reply, a copy of which I enclose.

Mr Cahill's possession of a confidential telegram is a matter of concern. The telegram was released under a Public Interest Immunity Certificate for consideration by the court during Mr Osman's fourth habeas corpus application. Mr Cahill has been informed that the

telegram is a privileged document, and that he should not make any improper use of it.

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