mentioned by Mr Rippon's constituent, a taxi-driver killed in a drunken brawl with three British soldiers, it is the present position in Hong Kong with regard to the death penalty that matters.
5. I submit a draft reply for the Secretary of State's
signature.
B. Stent.
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JAB Stewart
Hong Kong & General Dept
25 May 1977
Cc:
PS/Lord Goronwy-Roberts PS/Mr Tomlinson
Mr Cortazzi
Capt Rose PS2b (Army)
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imprudent to let Mr. Rippon have the chance of saying
So I have slightly amended the reply, to
" Cruse it!"
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