TNAG-2462-FCO40-3583-Application-of-Colonial-Laws-Validity-Act-in-Hong-Kong-1992 — Page 4

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APPLICATION OF THE COLONIAL LAWS VALIDITY ACT TO HONG KONG

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Problem

1. We need to reply to Hong Kong telno 1557 (attached).

Recommendation

2.

I recommend we should agree to what Hong Kong proposes and submit a reply telegram.

Background and Argument

3.

The full story is contained in Mr Ricketts' 17 January submission (attached), with which Lord Caithness agreed. However, as this is a matter which so closely affects the

Governor, Mr Goodlad and Mr Patten may like to have another

look, and confirm the decision reached, before we reply to

Hong Kong.

K. Sanders

KAM Saunders

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