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Finally, I do not see any valid reason for the exercise of the power of disallowance in this case. This would appear to be a serious step without recent precedent, and with perhaps unwelcome implications in the context of the high degree of autonomy Hong Kong is to enjoy after 1997.

Yours faitfully J. Thomas,

J Thomas

Hong Kong Department