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Reference

Mr Lawless

UN(A) ODA

UNDP ASSISTANCE TO HONG KONG

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RECEPPED A REGISTRY NO. 51

0 8 APR 1981

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1. Eastern Asia Department have shown us your minute 6 March concerning Hong Kong's inclusion in the UN Development Programme. The constitutional position is that the UK is responsible for representing Hong Kong's interests in UN bodies. Any comments, therefore, on Hong Kong's receipt of UNDP assistance should legitimately be addressed to HMG.

2. With regard to the wider problem of Hong Kong foregoing any future assistance from UNDP, I have written to the Hong Kong Government asking for their comments (see copy of letter attached). I shall let you know their reaction.

1. Marria

6 April 1981

P Morrice

Hong Kong & General Department