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13. Conclusion

[An upbeat paragraph stressing:

Reversion of Hong Kong to China is and always has been inevitable fact of Hong Kong's history.

HMG have sought to ensure that this happens under best possible conditions.

- A great deal of effort is being put into success of this

enterprise.

A high priority for HMG: well aware of our responsibilities. Determined to discharge them fully and honourably.

we

We are on course. Much still to be done. But confident that

can and will succeed.

arradc

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PS/Lord Glenarthur