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FROM:

A R Paul

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Hong Kong Department 12 February 1990

PS/Mr Maude

Mr McLaren

Mr Griffiths, Finance

Department

Mr Elam, CRD

UK/HONG KONG JOINT FUNDING SCHEME

1. I attach Hong Kong telnos 333 and 349 calling on HMG to increase its contribution to the Scheme in line with

inflation. Mr Heap has endorsed this request (BTC Hong Kong telno 31).

It would be a

2. I very much hope we can accede to this modest request, which I understand would cost only £100,000. very worthwhile and welcome gesture.

3.

It would

Can we discuss how to take this forward? provide Mr Maude with something positive to announce during his forthcoming visit to Hong Kong in April.

ARPanc

A R Paul

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