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direct laterest in this exercise, as has been made evident to us in recent months. We need their detailed Views and to know that we have their general
general support when we begin discussions with the Chinese side. Cur hand with the Chinese would, I think, be strengthened
17 we were aple to say that the commercial sector has a need for this or that. Also, we should try to avoid Justified criticism that we failed to consult those whose interests are directly at stake in this matter.
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We would need to draw the terms of reference of the working party very tightly and to choose people of ability and discretion to be members. Any attempt by the Chinese to interfere at this stage would, of course, be firmly resisted. I envisage that the Working Party would be chaired by a Law Officer (probably LO(IL)). We would include the Crown Solicitor or his representative, 2 suitably qualified and experienced barrister and solicitor (recommended respectively by the Bar Council and the Law Society), a senior member of the Judiciary and one or more experienced solicitors from Banks and/or commercial organisations. Qur own China Law expert, Michael Palmer, would also be a valuable member.
would expect the Working Party to produce 115 recommendations within (say) four months starting working.
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I should be grateful to know whether you agree with this recommendation, having had the comments (15 any; of those to whom I am copying this note.
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(JF Mathews ) Attorney General
16.9.1991
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