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prepared to propose its abolition; we would hope that Hong Kong representatives can be persuaded that it would not be in their interests for them to make such a proposal either, but if they wish to criticise some parts of the Article, this is the kind of thing it should be acceptable for them to do, subject to consultation beforehand.
5. As for the addition which you propose to the guidance paper on Hong Kong's External Commercial Relations, the text was the outcome of meetings between the Governor and senior representatives of various departments, and there would be some difficulty in extending it unless and until another meeting of that character could be arranged.
I am not sure that we want to formalise our relationship with Hong Kong to any greater extent than is necessary. I should add that some uncertainty still overhangs the status and oventual fate of the paper. We will, however, bear in mind your suggestions in any future discussions.
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