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RELATIONS WITH HONG KONG
No 10 have replied to the Secretary of State's minute
to the Prime Minister, suggesting that DOP should undertake
a general review of our relations with the Colony in advance
of the Prime Minister's visit. We had prepared a draft of a
DOP paper, but considered that because many of the considera-
tions were not easily quantified, it would be difficult for
the Committee to take a clear cut decision. In view of the
Prime Minister's reaction it may now be necessary to reinstate
the idea. Mr Royle may wish to consider this before his
departure.
27 September 1973
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Mr Robinson
Sir D Watson Mr Butler
CONFIDENTIAL
A C Stuart
Hong Kong & Indian Ocean Department
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