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between the publication of the "Young Plan" and the

detailed examination of the proposals submitted by

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you in August last, that I am anxious that no undue

further delay should be incurred, more especially as

the drafting work in connection with any substantial

amendment of the Constitution cannot be undertaken in

haste if it is to be done with the care required in a

matter of this importance.

7. I welcome the opportunities I have had of

frank discussion with you of these problems during

your period of leave in this country, and I trust that

these discussions will be found to have been both

opportune and fruitful in achieving more satisfactory

constitutional arrangements for Hong Kong.

I have, etc