TNAG-1167-FCO40-1447-Future-of-Hong-Kong-1982 — Page 131

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I attach a copy of the draft submission and attachments, amended as indicated above.

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2. Two points occur to me which might be considered:

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(ii)

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Final sentence of both the submission and the letter to the PM could mention 10 - 15 May as a suitable period during which a meeting might take place;

The submission, as amended, includes the 'intermediary' idea. Is it worth a mention also in the letter to the PM? On balance, probably not at this stage.

11 February 1982

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ff w Morris