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what
if a
Hong Kong have also asked for Our assessment of
repercussions,
if any,
there might be in Westminster
controversy developed over the Ordinance. I suspect
most MPs interested in Hong Kong affairs would
support a Hong Kong Government proposal to repeal these
archaic provisions.
that
12.
On this basis, I recommend that we advise Hong Kong
that we see no difficulty in principle in proceeding with
repeal of this legislation; that they should keep us
informed of developments; and that if and when the Chinese
raise the issue we should reply on the lines of para 10 above. The draft telegram reflects these points.
:
Galoun
R.
11 February 1986
agree
A C Galsworthy
Hong Kong Department
with the argumentation above.
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