TNAG-0600-FCO40-748-Capital-punishment-in-Dependent-Territories-1977 — Page 92

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CONFIDENTIAL

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PRIORITY

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CYPHER/CAT A

FM HONG KONG 180931Z

CONFIDENTIAL.

TO. PRIORITY F.C.O TELNO.838 OF 18 AUGUST.

FOR STEWART, HONG KONG DEPARTMENT, FROM GOVERNOR.

, YOUR TELNO.642 : CAPITAL PUNISHMENT.

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THE PAPERS HAVE ALREADY ISSUED. I WILL STRESS THE NEED FOR SECRECY BUT THE POSSIBILITY OF LEAKAGE IS SMALL.

MACLEHOSE

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COPIES TO

MR BRYANS

CABINET OFFICE

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