TNAG-0578-FCO40-711-Discussions-with-Sir-Murray-MacLehose--Governor-of-Hong-Kong-1977 — Page 23

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8.

(a) the programme is the minimum;

(b) the importance of the announcement in October

being as specific as possible;

(c) the importance of there being no slippage

on labour legislation;

(d) the need for a change in budgetary assumptions

and for adequate forward consultation with us

on budgetary strategy;

(e) the importance we attach to an improved system

of social security as an entitlement;

(f) the necessity of appointing a trade unionist

to the Legislative Council now.

I shall, of course, stand ready at your meeting with

the Governor to intervene on details as you require.

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