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in legal circles here. He hoped that improvements in the system would continue, but could not altogether rule out an outside Advisory Group if they did not. (viii) Corruption
It was
The case of Mr Godber was briefly reviewed. agreed that, if he was released on the present charge the pressure to amend the Fugitive Offenders Act would be re-doubled. If he was returned to Hong Kong, it
might ease. We should therefore await the outcome of his case before returning to the Home Office on the
general issue.
(ix) Sterling
There was no longer an immediate problem arising from the disputed provisions of the Sterling Agreement (x) Hong Kong and the EEC
The Minister reaffirmed the importance of eliminating; discrimination against Hong Kong's textiles and foot-
wear. The Secretary of State would include a reference to Hong Kong's problems in his speech on June. (xi) Register of Shipping
Would be discussed with the Governor.
(xii) Air Services Agreement
Action rested with Hong Kong.
(xiii) Oil
The immediate problem appeared to have been resolved. (xiv) The Chinese "Representative"
The Minister agreed with the advice that we should continue to give no encouragement to the Chinese to pursue their proposal.
(xv) Chinese Immigration
The Minister had agreed in principle to the return of illegal immigrants. But because of the case of Tsui this was not the moment to implement a new policy. (xvi) The Walled City
The unstarred question by Lord Kennet for 11 June
would mean a mini debate in the Lords.
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