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means of a written PQ. The text would need some minor editing. To keep that option open, we have inspired a suitable question this evening. We understand that Hansard is available from early. in the morning here, so the answer would become available at
about the same time as your statement in LEGCO (but in a low key way). If you are content, we will arrange for this to be done once we have the final version of your statement.
5. On the other texts faxed to us, we agreed with Peking's comments on the draft statement for use in the event that we can announce talks. We had no comments on your draft
supplementaries.
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