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were discussed by the Legal Advisers and this

department with the Attorney-General, Hong Kong, on

9 September and the latter undertook to examine the

points raised.

We made it clear during these

discussions that we reserved our views on the

as a whole

by the Governor

legislation until it was re-presented after

consideration of public comment and our own observa-

tions, when we would submit it to Ministers.

the matter rests.

There

4. The initiative now rests with Hong Kong and the

subject is not one which we would seek to raise with

da is

them at this stage. If the Hong Kong authorities

themselves raised the matter it is suggested that any

detailed discussion should be avoided by reference

to the position outlined in paragraph 3 above.

Hong Kong Department

Delter, 1969

Bate

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