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since, in his view, this would simply mobilize opposition to the

whole scheme.

8. While it will be unfortunate if no reference to the possible future extension of the contributory scheme is included, this will not, of course, prevent such an extension. So I recommend that we should let this pass for the moment.

9.

The OLA concurs.

4 October 1977

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Mr Jenkins (EID(E)) Mr Hurst (OLA)

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JAB Stewart

Hong Kong & General Dept