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Second, we cannot accept Sir P Cradock's view that British
policy towards Hong Kong changed last October, and has now
changed back to an approach closer to his own. The fact is that we have been consistent throughout this period in wishing a
to discuss the Governor's proposals with China.
Third, if Sir P Cradock insists on publishing in the present
form, we would need to make clear that this was against our
advice. In that case he should at the least excise two
significant revelations in the section on the Airport:
SIR DAVID GILLMORE
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