TNAG-1041-FCO40-1291-Future-of-Hong-Kong-1981 — Page 40

PS/LPS

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ELLLIVED HI SECRET NO. 3)

FUTURE OF HONG KONG.

1.

14 DEC 1981

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Now of the time of night

please. (1.304.-)_

Following the LPS's meeting this morning, I attach:

a) a draft minute from the LPS to the Secretary of State;

b) a redrafted letter to the Prime Minister;

c) a revised draft brief for the LPS to use in Peking.

FED agree.

attached

65/266

2. The LPS may wish to suggest that the Secretary of State discuss the matter with him and senior officials.

3.

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We shall need to reply to Peking and Hong Kong on the line for the LPS's visit at some stage but this should, I suggest, await the Secretary of State's decision.

почет

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10 December 1981

R D Clift

Hong Kong and General Department

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PS/PUS

Sir E Youde

Mr Donald

Mr Elliott, FED

Enter

SECRET

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afree

wire there drafts-

Please suggest

a discussion with

Sofs

I am fere this is needed.