TNAG-1263-FCO40-1606-Parliamentary-contacts-on-the-future-of-Hong-Kong-1983 — Page 87

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understand that we do not rule out a move on sovereignty but that this would be subject to the very strong proviso that first an agreement must be worked out which would be acceptable to Parliament and the people of Hong Kong.

A J Coles Esq 10 Downing Street

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