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9. If there were however any chance of achieving b), the time to make the amendment would clearly be at the same time the amendment to repeal Section 10 of the 1947 Act. I would also agree with Hong Kong's proposed procedure ie no consultation with the Chinese for the adaptation stage.

10. I should be grateful for your views on the legal content of Hong Kong's proposed amendment and on the above.

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P A Major (Ms)

Hong Kong Department

WH 305

270 2655

7 June 1991

CC Ms Barrett, Legal Advisers

Mr Hendry, Legal Advisers Mr Holland, WIAD

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