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any case be unlikely as it is in the technical field that

differences arise. It would appear to be equally in our UK

interest for the Hong Kong case to be put over in EEC capitals

so that a better understanding of Hong Kong's interests could

There would be value too in encouraging visits to

develop.

the territory.

SPEAKING NOTE

5.

If the question is raised Mr Royle may wish to say that

the idea appears to have merit. He may like to add that he

understands it has been discussed preliminarily and that

officials will look into the implications further.

10 December 1973

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M A Goodfellow

Hong Kong and Indian Ocean Department