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CONFIDENTIAL

Welcome continuing good progress in work of Joint Liaison Group

and Land Commission. Look forward to further successes which will

contribute to continuing stability and prosperity.

JLG OFFICE

[With Governor, officials and ExCol

Glad that preparations are well in hand for opening of JLG

Office on 1 July. No doubt that it will work in close co-operation with Hong Kong Government. Prospect of intensified pace of work and increased contacts between British and Chinese

sides. Should assist efficient conduct of business.

Assessment of likely public reaction to opening of JLG office?

Hong Kong Department

May 1988

CONFIDENTIAL