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eventual acquiescence was on the basis that we would

have to impose cut-off dates before 30 June 1997 in

order to process applications by that date. In order

to avoid unnecessary Chinese suspicion, we will explain

our plans and the background to them before there is

any publicity.

ATTENDANCE

Mr AP Asprey

Mr M Y Leung

Mr Ian Wingfield

SCR 4/2091/84 Pt 32

December 1992

Secretary for Security

Director of Immigration

Crown Solicitor

COUNCIL CHAMBERS