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DSR 11C

5. We could of course indicate a possible administrarive

title in the White Paper in the unlikely event that a clear

preference surfaced and was acceptable to the Home Office. So

far "British (name of territory) Citizen is the one that comes

Thongkong's furth nearest at present, tho gh it is not yet choice and it

has so far been opposed by the Home Office.

6. For Hong Kong: grateful if you would say whether you

and 5 would agree with the course described in paragraphs 4 above.

nece

If you think it necessary to consult EXCO on this point

grateful if you would defer action until we telegraph further

in the light of Peking's response to this telegram.

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