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and Aldabra, which are at present unused by us apart from the scientific station on Aldabra. But it is unlikely that we will be able to give them back to Seychellen.'

(e) Para. 5(b)(i). Redraft as follows:

"Hong Kong: our freedom of action is limited by our bilateral relations with China. (See also (a)(i) above)"

(f) Because of the lapse of time since the PAR

was written, the notes on Hong Kong, Seychelles and BIOT will all need substantial revision. They will be submitted separately.

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5 December 1974

CC

Hr armour

Mr Cox, WIAD

Mr Bullock, PDTD

Mr Preston, Caribbean

Mrs Maccoll, DTEU

Mr Kerr, FRÓ

Mr Rae, ODM

Mr Ensor, ODM

RESTRICTED

A C Stuart

Hong Kong & Indian Ocean

Dept.

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