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despatch in preparation! (Lord Goronwy-Roberts has been informed).

3. I attach a draft outline of such a paper which I understand Lord Goronwy-Roberts would like to reflect on

over the summer recess.

4.

FED, Research Department, Defence Department concur. The Flanning Staff have a copy but would prefer to reserve their comments until they have seen the views of HM Ambassador Feking and the Governor, Hong Kong.

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The attached outline contains all the material considerations.

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