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You asked whether we wished to include a reference to Hong Kong in the draft letter being circulated under cover of your minute of 25 March.

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2. I think there is no need to include Hong Kong. We have largely resolved our differences with the MOD over funding arrangements and the general concept of "stronger for longer" is agreed by all parties.

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M V Stone

Hong Kong Department

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