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RECEIVED IN 45GRRY AD. ST 1 1 NOV 1980

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12.11.

AW GOVERNOR

MEETING BETWEEN THE SECRETARY OF STATE AND THE GOV

OF HONG KONG : 5 NOVEMBER 1980

Present

The Rt Hon The Lord Carrington

KCMG MC

Sir E Youde KCMG MBE

Mr G G H Walden

Mr R D Clift

Mr RMJ Lyne

Sir Murray MacLehose GBE KCMG KCVO

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WHITE PAPER ON NATIONALITY LAW

1. Sir Murray MacLehose said that the main problem concerned locally-engaged Administrative Officers who were worried about

their future in the event of a Chinese take-over, He saw no solution apart from a satisfactory agreement with China on the future of Hong Kong. But it was a sign of trouble which would get more difficult as 1997 drew nearer. The White Paper had acted as a catalyst for people's fears.

2. Lord Carrington asked how many people were involved. Sir M MacLehose said about 30,000 including the Police.

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