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say:

"This is a complex issue giving rise to strong feelings in

Hong Kong. I do not regard it as immediate."

The latter formulation is less of an invitation to further questions

and contains less promise of an immediate review.

10. I submit the draft of a personal telegram to the Governor

from Sir D Watson.

25 March 1974

сс PS

PS/Mr Ennals PS/Miss Lestor

PS/PUS

Sir V Evans

Mr Larmour

Mr Rushford

Mr

Champion

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A C Stuart

Hong Kong & Indian Ocean Dept.