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held, as past ones have been, in the Cabinet or one of the Cabinet Committees, I assume that the answer would have to be no. By avoiding the issue we also avoid the need to give a direct

rebuff.

19 April 1978

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PS/Lord Goronwy-Roberts

Sir A Duff

Mr Cortazzi

Mr Stephen WIAD

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Hong Kong & General Dept

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