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I PROPOSE TO CONSIDER INFORMALLY IN EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

THE CASE OF LIU CHU ON THE 22ND JANUARY. I REFERRED TO THIS 240) CASE IN PARAGRAPH 7 OF MY TEL NO. 1409 OF THE 7TH DECEMBER.

I GUESS THAT THIS CASE MAY WELL BE THE CRUNCH.

MACLEHOSE

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LEGAL ADVISERS PS

PS/PUS

PS/MR ROYLE

SIR D WATSCN

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