IN CONFIDENCE
I hope you will agree that the Governor's proposals reconcile the need for democratic development in Hong Kong with the requirement for as much continuity as possible through 1997, and that you will give them your support.
The Commissioner of the Hong Kong Government Office in
London will be sending you shortly the text of the Governor's speech.
I know that
C.P. has been through
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detail.
DOUGLAS HURD
IN CONFIDENCE
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