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CONFIDENTIAL

The programme in Hong Kong. Our main proposal here is that the Prime Minister should make a major televised speech on the territory and its future. This is a proposal which has the strong support of

the Governor.

5. Sir R Evans has asked for instructions in time for him to call

again on Zhou Nan before 16 November. It would therefore be very helpful if the draft letter to Number 10 could be despatched in the course of today, so that it can be considered by the Prime Minister

overnight.

13 November 1984

A C Galsworthy

Hong Kong Department

I agree Prime Ministris agreement

But I als not think it realistic to suck

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I have amended the drags asscclingly.

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