TNAG-1695-FCO40-2351-Future-of-Hong-Kong-nationality-1987 — Page 95

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CONFIDENTIAL

Line to take (if raised

1. Recognise the right of Cable and Wireless as a private sector company

(similarly BT) to pursue its legitimate commercial interests overseas.

Recognise the damage that open conflict risks producing.

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HMG is committed to evenhandedness between Cable and Wireless and BT,

but in some cases will need to decide which side to support.

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