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8 JUL 1983

REGISTRY

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FUTURE OF HONG KONG WORK PROGRAMME

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We discussed work over the next two weeks. The following summarises the requirements and timetable.

Next Steps in Opening Talks

2.

Telegram to Peking and Hong Kong on opening statement with MIFT giving full text. To deal also with sub-committees. For submission to Mr Donald by lunchtime today.

Paper on Acceptability to People of Hong Kong

3.

To cover past statements, problems and possible solutions. Submission to Mr Luce by end of week. Action Mr Hoare.

Paper on Symbolic Derogations from British Administration

4.

For submission to Private Secretary and PS/Mr Luce by 11 July. Action Mr Cox.

Synopsis of Study Annexes

5.

Submission to Private Secretary and PS/Mr Luce to cover folder. For submission by 15 July. Action Mr Hoare.

Molme's ?

Action Requested in Mr Hoare's minute of 5 July (attached)

(a) Paper on precedents for separation of sovereignty and

administration. For submission by 15 July if possible. Action Research Department. Mr Hoare to negotiate.

(b)

Paper on Special Regimes in China allowing for different systems under the Constitution. For submission by 13 July if possible. Action FED. Mr Cox to negotiate.

(c) Records of Prime Minister's talks for submission to

Secretary of State. Action at once. Mr Hoare.

(d)

Note on treatment of the talks in Hong Kong, China, the media and Parliament. Submission to Secretary of State and Mr Luce by 12 July. Action Mr Hoare.

Mr Luce's Visit to Hong Kong

6.

Submission on timing and possible other countries to be visited. To be submitted by 15 July. Action Mr Hoare.

Young Professionals Visit to London

CODE 18-77

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Telegram to Hong Kong on postponement.

Action today.

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