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MR LUCE'S VISIT TO HONG KONG: 24 TO 28 SEPTEMBER 1983

BRIEF NO 8: OVERSEAS STUDENTS

POINTS TO MAKE (DEFENSIVE)

Students Fees

1.

Recognise there are difficulties for Hong Kong in HMG's

inability to commit funds more than 3 years ahead. This is now

under discussion with the Treasury.

Expatriate Children

2. Question of expatriate children in Hong Kong currently under

Will ensure Hong Kong's case is properly

discussion within HMG.

represented in London.

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