TNAG-2240-FCO40-3219-Future-of-Hong-Kong-Royal-Navy-presence-1991 — Page 134

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Sertay of State (173)

A R Paul

Hong Kong Department

17 July 1991

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The Secretary of State wishes to send a minute to the Prime Minister about the future of the patrol craft in Hong

Kong.

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Recommendation

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I submit a draft minute.

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Background

The latest exchange of minutes between the Secretary of State and the Defence Secretary (both dated 15 July) is attached, TOGETHER WITH MR GASS' MINUTE OF 15 JULY.

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of State is hopin, to have a

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