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Thank

PS/Mr Ridley

you.

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No/MS

23

PA

28.10

REGISTRY Action Takefi

23/10/1

Minister

An 25

R

PA ₤24.10

A

1. In Mr Blaker's absence, Mr Ridley should be aware of the announcement made today in Hong Kong that all illegal immigrants from China will in future be repatriated. The background to this decision is contained in paragraphs 1 to 4 of Mr Clift's submission of 22 October to PS/Mr Blaker.

Attached

23 October 1980

Романить

P J Williamson

Hong Kong and General Department K242

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