TNAG-1036-FCO40-1286-Future-of-Hong-Kong-1981 — Page 31

Sir E Youde

FUTURE OF HONG KONG

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I attach a draft submission on this subject covering draft briefs for the Secretary of State's visit to the Far East. I have taken account of Sir P Cradock's latest telegram but am conscious that this makes a long story even more involved. The submission will need pruning before issue but I suggest that it would be helpful for you to see it at this stage.

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been away.

The draft has not been seen by Mr McLaren, who has

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R D Clift

Hong Kong and General Department

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