TNAG-0843-FCO40-1053-Visit-of-Lord-Carrington--Secretary-of-State-for-Foreign-and-1979 — Page 54

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has suggested that an announcement might most appropriately be made in his speech at the opening of the new Session of the

To achieve that timetable Legislative Council on 10 October.

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an early approach to the Chinese will be necessary. While not inviting comment the aim will be to explain what we have in mind in terms which leave no room for misunderstanding, and give them adequate time to object if they intend to do so.

Hong Kong and General Department

21 June 1979

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