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PETER THOMAS

UNCLASSIFIED

1.

Agreement will help dispel worries of Hong Kong people.

Better

than expected. Britain would not accept large number of immigrants. Confident of acceptability.

(Hong Kong telno 3051 26 September).

2.

An admirable agreement and unique diplomatic success. Will be endorsed by Parliament.

(Letter to Mr Luce 27 September).

NEIL THORNE

1. Asks the number of British citizens resident in Hong Kong with

the right of abode in UK.

(Letter to Mr Luce of 2 October).

BOWEN WELLS

1. How many Hong Kong residents eligible to reside and work in UK? (Letter to Mr Luce 20 September).

JOHN WHEELER

1. Agreement a remarkable achievement

(Letter to Mr Luce 27 September).

MRS SHIRLEY WILLIAMS

1.

Commonwealth Governments should mount international resettlement

operation for people of Hong Kong.

UNCLASSIFIED