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For information addressees: the way the Canadians have approached this exercise has already created a good deal of scope for crossed wires. We suggest that you should not/not take the initiative with host Governments to discuss the proposal. We will reply direct to the Canadian High Commission here in the Light of Hong Kong's reply. But you could draw on the above if asked about our general reactions. In that case you should emphasise the importance we attach to maximum discretion.
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