TNAG-0988-FCO40-1207-Policy-on-visas-and-entry-certificates-in-Hong-Kong-1980 — Page 52

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Mr Merry, MVD

Wikic 345/1

RECEIVED IN REGISTRY NO. 51 13 MAY 1980

OFFICER

REGISTRY

WEST GERMAN VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR HONG KONG BRITISH PASSPORT HOLDERS

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713.5 AW 14/5

1. Thank you for your minute of 9 May.

2. Whilst I agree that there is little point in pursuing the negotiations at this stage, I suggest we hold the issue in abeyance until we know the outcome of the negotiations with the Austrians. If these succeed, the West Germans will be the only European country requiring these visas and it might be worth having another try then.

13 May 1980

P J Williamson

Hong Kong & General Dept. K242 233 4439

cc: Mir Laing, WED

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