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happened in our policy was a big aberration. There was little point in writing his memoirs if he was not allowed his own views.

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It was agreed that Sir P Cradock would send a revised text to Sir J Coles who would then write to Sir R Butler (if possible by 20 August). The publishing deadline was September. Sir P Cradock thought he might be able to accept 75% of our proposed amendments, but the resulting text would still be critical. Sir J Coles commented that our view would be based on the extent to which the criticisms were damaging to HMG's negotiating position.

Hong Kong Department

11 August 1993

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