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15.
This is a potentially sensitive issue.
Successful negotiations are likely to be well received,
particularly where they involve countries with close
links to Hong Kong. Conversely, there could be an
adverse effect on confidence if it became known that we
had failed to reach agreement with the Chinese.
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16.
There will be no publicity, and we will not
issue a Legislative Council Brief pending consultation
with the Chinese. However, we will prepare a press
line to answer media enquiries.
ATTENDANCE
Mr IAN STRACHAN
Deputy Secretary for Security
Mr M.Y. LEUNG
Director of Immigration
Mr C.J. NEWALL
Deputy Principal Crown Counsel
(International Law)
SCR 13/2071/47 Pt 6
30 March 1992
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