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Lord Goronwy-Roberts said he agreed that, after further consideration, the Governor should decide on the next steps and inform the FCO. On screening, HMG would have to rely on local judgment. The Governor should proceed on the lines which he had

described.

Hong Kong and Indian Ocean Department 4 July 1974

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PS/Mr Ennals

PS/Lord Goronwy-Roberts

PS/PUS

Sir G Arthur

Sir D Watson

Mr Wilford

Mr Wright

Mr Thomson Mr Larmour

Mr Male

Mr Butler

HKIOD

Defence Dept.

FED

G&GD

H M Ambassador, Peking

Governor, Hong Kong (Personal)

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