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8.

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Joint Funding Scheme for Students Hong

about

any

Government

doubt ful remain Kong rearrangement of HMG's financing which would reduce means-tested element. Sir D Wilson wishes to review after his arrival. Right to delay any decisions

until then.

9.

British National (Overseas) status Campaign continuing.

Encouraging responses

from

several countries. No country has said it will not on 1 July accept new passport due to be introduced 1987.

10.

Economy Budget

25 performing well.

on

shows February

Hong Kong economy

11.

Confidence

Chinese

Holding up despite developments in China. have tried to reassure. But underlying fragility.

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