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being led into spelling out what action would be taken in hypothetical situations. But we have been giving thought to what practical measures might be taken. (For instance, we are exploring the possibility of inviting the ethnic minority to register in the future with the British Consulate-General as suggested in Hong Kong telno 891).
10. On the BN (0) Programme, there was a very positive reception for the potential solution agreed to in priciple by the Home Office. The Home Secretary's decision in principle has obviously gone down very well and should take the heat out of this issue.
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