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MEETING BETWEEN THE SECRETARY OF OF HONG KONG : 5 NOVEMBER 1980

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The Rt Hon The Lord Carrington

KCMG MC

Sir E Youde KCMG MBE

Mr G G H Walden

Mr R D Clift

Mr R MJ Lyne

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STATE AND THE GOVERNO STATE AND THE GOVERNOR

Sir Murray MacLehose

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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.

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Lord Carrington asked how many people were involved.

Sir M MacLehose said about 30,000 including the Police.

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