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CONFIDENTIAL

LORD CARRINGTON'S VISIT TO CHINA : 2-6 OCTOBER 1980

BRIEF NO 8(d) : CHINESE VISA OFFICE IN HONG KONG

POINTS TO MAKE (Defensive)

1.

Since Ambassador in London raised with Sir Murray MacLehose,

there have been two meetings between officials. We have explained

what privileges can be granted under existing legislation in Hong

Kong. We want to help the Visa Office to function efficiently but

do not think it appropriate to introduce special new legislation.

We are agreed that the Office is not to be an official Chinese

Suggest officials continue discussion.

representation.

CONFIDENTIAL