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From the Secretary of State

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Foreign and Commonwealth Office

London SW1A 2AH

11 November 1983

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Thank you for your letter of 2 November about your 157 forthcoming visit to Hong Kong.

I was disturbed to hear about the information which you received from a journalist in Hong Kong. It would clearly be a very serious matter if anyone working for the Hong Kong Government had made a telephone call such as you describe. The Governor has however conducted a thorough investigation and has been unable to find any evidence to support the allegation which was made to you.

I hope that this incident will not mar your trip to Hong Kong. I know that the Hong Kong Government will be ready to help in any way they can.

GEOFFREY HOWE

Robert Adley Esq MP

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