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of Pearce-type commission. Fairly low-key arrangements probably

best

4.

Should colleagues agree approach outlined in paper, desirable

that it should be announced in Parliament and in Hong Kong at early opportunity. One way would be short statement in the House or reply

to inspired PQ, followed by announcement by Hong Kong government. Alternatively I might announce if I go to Hong Kong and Peking at

end of July.

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