TNAG-1331-FCO40-1758-Future-of-Hong-Kong-test-of-the-acceptability-of-the-Joint-D-1984 — Page 271

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The Assessment Office report itself lists in some detail the comments received on every individual aspect of the draft agreement. These naturally range from favourable to critical. It is, however, valuable that this very comprehensive list of the views expressed by people in Hong Kong should be set out in a form which will be available to the Chinese Government. It will also be a helpful basis for the dialogue with the Chinese Government which will take place within the Joint Liaison Group on all aspects of the implementation of the agreement.

The report of the Independent Monitoring Team records their satisfaction that the Assessment Office performed its duties impartially; faithfully followed the procedures prescribed for it; and accurately analysed and assessed the submissions which it received. The Monitors unreservedly endorse the central conclusion of the Assessment Office report quoted above.

I am copying this letter to the Private Secretaries of members of OD(K), and to Richard Hatfield (Cabinet Office).

CD Powell Esq 10 Downing Street

You ever Pete

(P F Ricketts) Private Secretary

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Ricketts