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this matter in the context of this localisation exercise, they were doubtful whether the Convention could still be considered as applying to Hong Kong as the UK explicitly denounced the application of the Convention to HK (and other dependent territorities) in 1984 (page 18 of UKTS65 (1984)). Since an IRO Sub-group discussion paper covering this Convention has already been handed over to the Chinese side in 3.2.93, our inclination is to rely discussion
on the and decision of the IRO Sub-group regarding the exact position of HK in relation to the Brussels Convention insofar as it is.
We wish
on 19th August 1993.
to send this proposal to the Chinese side Therefore, we would appreciate if we could receive your comments by 16th August 1993, in accordance with the 14-day rule agreed between Mr Michael Sze, CAB and Mr Peter Ricketts, HKD, FCO on 1 December 1992. Thanks.
Regards,
David Chin
(David Chin )
for Secretary for Constitutional Affairs
c.c. AGC, ILD (Attn.: Mr Kenneth Yuen)
AGC, Crown Solicitor (Attn.: Mr Michael Scott) SES (Attn.: Mr Daniel Sin)
D of M (Attn.: Mr D Drummond)
UKREP JLG (Attn.: Mr Charles Garrett)
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