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position in which to find oneself.
8.
I hope therefore that in all these
circumstances you will feel able to reconsider
whether we could not after all help Hong Kong
out of aid funds.
9.
I should perhaps add one thing.
Michael Stewart is proposing to visit Hong
Kong in April. If by then we have not been
able to respond favourably to Hong Kong's
request, he is bound to be faced with
considerable criticism and questioning, both
from the Members of the Legislative and
Executive Council and from the Press.
therefore, if you feel you cannot meet my
request, reserve his position.
I must,
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