TNAG-0591-FCO40-724-Appointment-of-Governor-of-Hong-Kong-1976 — Page 77

AM SAFADAN AS had

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necessary qualifications. The Chinese too might well react adversely to such an appointment, not least on the grounds that it could imply a change in the status quo.

4.

I submit draft replies accordingly. POD, G&GD, FED and

the OLA concur as appropriate.

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11 February 1976

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PS/Lord Goronwy-Roberts

PL O'Keeffe

Hong Kong & Indian Ocean Dept.

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