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3.

It is thus now 7 years since the problem has been looked

at, and I think it is time to review it again. I accordingly

They

propose to write to Hong Kong and enquire whether they still

feel unable to accept the extension of the Convention.

may well still do so; but we should be sure.

4. Meanwhile we have to reply to Mr Grieve. I considered

recommending a fairly frank reply, giving the reasons for our

position. I understand however from Far Eastern Department

that we cannot at present be sure that the Chinese would refuse

to accept criminal deportees; we cannot therefore use this

argument. It seems better to say that we periodically review

the position, are doing so at the moment, and will write again

when we have completed our studies.

I attach a draft accordingly.

5. WOD concur.

8 December 1972

Copy to:

WOD

FED

}

A C Stuart

Hong Kong & Indian Ocean Department

agree with the draft interim reply to Mi grieve and off with the further

I have

action proproed.

suopicia

that the objection to application Alte Convention HK may still be

KMK

§ fficult and not only about reportation

we and ask the govt of HK to

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I agree

posted at the matter again Kunhilfed

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