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i. You will by now have received the top copy of Hong Kong telegram No 700 of 27 June about application for leave to appeal to the Privy Council by Lueng Ping-fat.

2.

I know that this is a perfectly straight-forward procedure by your department, but in view of the sensitive issue of the death penalty in Hong Kong at the moment, we should be grateful if you could ensure that the case is dealt with as speedily as possible. We should also be grateful to be kept informed of developments on this case.

Soon, thank yon

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