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of State was not then available.

If he had been the letter would

have been submitted to him. I have recommended that the Secretary of State writes this time because this issue is of such major significance for our relationship with Hong Kong.

28 May 1980

1. Morrie

P Morrice

Hong Kong and General Department K247

233 4381

cc: Mr Burton, MAED

resentment

I know from past experience how much

ехремейсе

the refusal to allow CPA to fly the

HK / London route

has always caused in Itong Kong.

I hope the sofs will appee to support the

Crown Colony's appeal.

Artmald

2875

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