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5. We have in mind a short bill dealing with the termination of British sovereignty over Hong Kong as from 1 July 1997. We hope that any other matters, consequent on the agreement can be left until later. We cannot be sure exactly what form the bill will take before the agreement and its annexes have been finalised at the end of September, but a paper on this matter will be prepared for OD(K) and QL.

6. I am copying this minute to Sir Michael Havers and

Sir Robert Armstrong.

su

(GEOFFREY HOWE)

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

28 August 1984

be: Sir R Engle

Parliamentary Counsel

SECRET

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