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7. If the

If the Treasury continue to maintain their line we will

then their considered views and

take ask Hong Kong for the argument with the Treasury at a higher level, emphasing the political factors, and if necessary go to Ministers. will speak to Mr Davis, the Assistant Secretary responsible

emphasise

in the

Treasury to

this question.

the

importance

I

we

attach

to

21 February 1986

Этакий

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A C Galsworthy

Hong Kong Department