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MR RENTON'S VISIT TO HONG KONG (27 31 OCTOBER 1985)

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19. OVERSEAS STUDENT FEES

Points to make in Public

1.

1985/6 for

HMG have agreed allocation of £2 million

allocation of £2 million for

Hong Kong overseas student support scheme. Decision on 1986/87

to be made towards the end of the year.

Points to make to Hong Kong Government Officials

DEFENSIVE

1.

Overseas

No question of HMG reneging on its original commitment.

However financial constraints have dictated cut in

student support across the board.

2. Decision on 1986/87 funding to be made when actual figures

for 1985/86 are available.