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for Trade which explains the background in more detail. I also attach a copy of a telegram to the PUS from the Governor of Hong Kong asking for FCO support for any arrangement which the Departments of Trade and Industry are able to devise to enable Metcam to match the Japense bid.

24 January 1979

Copies to:

PS/Lord Goronwy-Roberts

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W.E. Chantill

R JT McLaren

Hong Kong and General Department

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