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shall need to go to the Privy Council for an amendment to
the Royal Instructions (clause II) before any change can
be implemented. I therefore hope that you will be able
to agree with the Governor's proposals. If nevertheless,
you think it would be helpful for one of your senior
people to talk it over on the ground, John Chapple's
visit to Hong Kong in early January would provide an
opportunity.
मा DAI.
(DOUGLAS HURD)
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
6 January 1992
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