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political risks I have outlined above are too great to be
subordinated to a dispute about relatively small sums of
money. I do not propose to enter into any detailed discussion of figures: that is for the negotiators of the
two sides. I very much hope that, with flexibility and goodwill on both sides a, reasonable solution can be However as you know time to short.
found. But If the present deadlock persists, proper
Ministerial discussion of the wider issues will be needed
before decisions are taken which will have a profound impact on Hong Kong and on British interests there.
Earl of Caithness
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