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5. WE HAVE SO FAR HAD NO APPROACHES FROM NCNA, IF THEY DO TAKE IT UP WE PROPOSE TO SAY THAT THE CONCERNS IN THE PRESS ARE NONSENSE. IN NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL HMG'S AUTHORITY FOR HONG KONG AND OUR COMMITMENT IN THE JD BE AFFECTED. OUR POSITION UNDER THE LETTERS PATENT REMAINS THE SAFEGUARD.

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