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CONFIDENTIAL

than that, and the cost correspondingly less. A key

point is that this would be an investment in the final

solution of this problem; repatriation is critical to

deterring the exodus to Hong Kong.

6. I hope you are content that I should make an offer

to Thach on 28 June along these lines, and above all

that this should be funded, as appropriate, from the

Reserve.

I am copying this minute to all Members of OD(K), and to Sir Percy Cradock and Sir Robin Butler.

7.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

25 June 1989

(GEOFFREY HOWE)