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POINTS TO MAKE FOR NEWS DEPARTMENT
HMOCS
These matters have been around for a very long time. Nothing special, HMG have simply said they are going to open discussions with HMOCS members.
- Just the beginning of the process, cannot elaborate further at this stage.
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DEFENSIVE QUESTION
Had the Chinese been consulted?
ANSWER
MATTER FOR HMG, BUT
Yes, we have informed the Chinese of our intention to open
discussions with HMOCS on these issues.
DEFENSIVE QUESTION
Cost? Who pays? When will this happen?
ANSWER
This is only the beginning of the discussions. Cannot
comment further.
27 March 1992
FROM HICD
27/3/92
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