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HMOCS

These matters have been around for a very long time. Nothing special, HMG have simply said they are going to open discussions with HMOCS members.

- Just the beginning of the process, cannot elaborate further at this stage.

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DEFENSIVE QUESTION

Had the Chinese been consulted?

ANSWER

MATTER FOR HMG, BUT

Yes, we have informed the Chinese of our intention to open

discussions with HMOCS on these issues.

DEFENSIVE QUESTION

Cost? Who pays? When will this happen?

ANSWER

This is only the beginning of the discussions. Cannot

comment further.

27 March 1992

FROM HICD

27/3/92

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