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SIR M. MACLEHOSE

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[TEXT] FOLLOWING PERSONAL FOR ACTING GOVERNOR FROM GOVERNOR

DEFENCE COSTS AGREEMENT

Distribution :-

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PS/Lord Goronwy-

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Copies to:-

R J Andrew Esq AUS(S), MOD

ST/Kidd Es HK Government Office

CONTAINING

Sean Foo telegram no. 957 containing the

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Rodgers to me of 12 December arguing strongly in favour

of an announcement this Friday.

2.

I While I agree that Friday would be a good time, have replied via Robert Andrew that my agreement to an announeement remains conditional on clarification of the timing of any announcement of import controls or an assurance that Hong Kong will not be affected.

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3. As you know, a decision on import controls has awaited the outcome of discussions with Chrysler and resolution of interdepartmental differences, but it now looks quite possible that the decision will repeat, be clarified in time to meet Mr Rodgers's proposal.

4.

You will have gathered that most of the amendments you have proposed present no real difficulty in London.

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5.

I read your telegram number 661 to mean that now that

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