TNAG-1170-FCO40-1450-Future-of-Hong-Kong-1982 — Page 6

Mr Donald

PS/Lord Belstead

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Pas 3014

LETTER FROM LORD SHEPHERD ABOUT THE FUTURE OF HONG KONG

Lord Shepherd wrote to Mr Atkins on 29 March following his visit to Hong Kong earlier in the month.

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Before the letter reached us Lord Shepherd telephoned Mr Donald to discuss most of the points. There is therefore no need for Lord Shepherd to receive a lengthy reply. A draft is attached.

FED agree.

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R D Clift

19 April 1982

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Hong Kong and General Department

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agree.

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