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JERMENT HOUSE HONG KONG.

FBL 03 DEC

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Fourth page, lat and 2nd line: we suggest "the logic of the views already expressed in the Legislative Council is that" be replaced by "we run a very strong risk that".

Fourth page, 3rd complete paragraph, first sentence: it would be MOTE accurate to insert "largely" before "uncontroversial", bearing in mind, in particular, that there are differing views on the abolition of appointed membership.

As you Bay

will need to check after the weekend whether any last minute changes are needed in response to Chinese statements,

c.c.

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Matin

(M.J. Dinham)

Personal Adviser to the Governor

Nigel Cox British Embassy

Peking

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