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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.

25 May 1977

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PS/Lord Goronwy-Roberts PS/Mr Tomlinson

Mr Cortazzi

Capt Rose PS2b (Army) Mr Attewell

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JA B Stewart

Hong Kong & General Dept