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6. Although it is likely that Hong Kong exemption procedure would follow these lines, the exact nature of such administrative action can be determined only by asking the Director of Marine, Hong Kong.

7. This minute is submitted to you without other papers in order that the following action may continue:-

(a)

(b)

and (c)

preparation of a draft reply to the Colonial Secretary's letter (along the lines of DTI comments);

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advice from Marine Branch, DTI, on Mr Pao's latest letter of 16 June and the implications of a long-term solution involving Hong Kong: legislation varying from that of the UK;

legal advice on this type of long-term solution.

Defendent

on (6) & (c),

A

drift entrission

can then he preferred.

18 June 1971

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