CONFIDENTIAL
025157
MDHOAN 3825
HERE, THE TREASURY WOULD ONCE AGAIN PLAY FOR TIME, AND WE WOULD THEN HAVE MISSED THE WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY PRESENTED BY YOUR VISIT. WE WILL COPY TO YOU THE FINAL VERSION OF THE OPTIONS PAPER, TOGETHER WITH OUR COMMENTARY AND A FURTHER MINUTE FROM THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO MR PORTILLO, COVERING THE PAPER, AND ADVOCATING RAPID AGREEMENT ON A MUCH IMPROVED SCHEME.
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HKD
FED
PS
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DISTRIBUTION
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PS/MR GOODLAD
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