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Mr Morrice, Mr Clift

CONFIDENTIAL

NATIONALITY BILL

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20 October 1980 which has only just been cleared by NTD. I have amended paragraph 9 to take account of the Governor's letter of 30 December 1980 to Mr Donald - this has also been cleared with NTD.

2. I also attach a draft telegram to the Governor telling him that the reply to Sir Jack is on its way and that he may tell ExCo on 13 January that publication of the Bill is imminent. 1 han deard it with N.).

9 January 1981

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P J Williamson

Hong Kong & General Department

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CODE 18-77

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