TNAG-2185-FCO40-3122-Ethnic-minorities-in-Hong-Kong-1990 — Page 184

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on 9 November enclosing a You may recall that you wrote to me letter from Mr Harilela of the Council of Indian Associations in 17, Hong Kong. We took note of your view that this group deserved 18 special consideration under the scheme, and of the fact that both the Governor and the Chief Secretary had spoken in support of their case during the FAC hearings.

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As you know, we decided that no special provision could be I am sending made for the ethnic minorities under the scheme.

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you by bag for your files copies of the letters Mr Harilela sent to the Secretary of State pressing the case for the ethnic minorities, together with Mr Hurd's reply.

3. The Council's campaign has stimulated a large number of MPs

expect no doubt letters to FCO and Home Office Ministers. the campaign to continue, with pressure to make provision for the group, if necessary, from within the 50,000 ceiling.

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