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fly into Hong Kong.

This would be difficult to resist if a

will

precedent had been established.

Sir Y K Kan woul realise

that in addition to the security difficulties a Soviet service we

人

would be to co need to bear in mind the reaction

of the Chinese Government.

11. It would be helpful if Mr Blaker could say that our offer

to the Scandinavians remained on the table but their refusal to

discuss an aviation quid pro quo made it impossible to make

progress. He might like to suggest that Sir Y K Kan should

press the Scandinavians to reconsider their position.

HONG KONG AND INDIAN OCEAN DEPARTMENT

JANARY 1974

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