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7. In addition to this idea of a "break" at the end of 5 years it was thought that there would have to be the other 3 conditions which have been discussed from time to time during the negotiations. Thus the agreement would also be subject to review at any time

8.

(a)

(b)

(c)

if there were an increase or decrease in the size of the garrison by more than one major army unit or the equivalent, or

if the costs of capital works at April 1970 prices were to go up or down by 50 per cent or more, or

in the event of a serious adverse change during the period of the agreement in liong Kong's economy

(in the terms of paragraph 12 of FCO telegram No. 235 to Hong Kong).

I was asked to report sguin by the end of next week (we are of course anxious that we should carry this matter as far forward as we can while the Governor is here he returns to Hong Kong at the end of the month). I would like to suggest therefore that we should have another meeting next Monday. Would 11.30 am in my room be convenient to you? could let us know by telephone.

Perhaps you

AF Thorp Esq CBd

Head of F1(Air) MOD

RJ Smith Esq

DOE Lambeth Dridge House

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