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5.

What about Sir Percy Cradock's exchanges?

Sir Percy Cradock's visit to Peking in December

1989 was part of the continuing dialogue between Chinese and British officials over Hong Kong.

He put to the Chinese our views on the drafting

of the Basic Law, in particular the need for a

faster pace of democratic development in Hong

Kong.

-Did the Prime Minister agree to the release of this

material?

6.

Yes, on the recommendation of the Secretary of state and the Governor.

Did the Covernor initiate the recommendation to

release this material?

7.

Yes. lic subsequently discussed the matter with the Secretary of State and they both agreed this

would be the best approach.

Has the Governor spoken to the Prime Minister about

it?

The Governor keeps in very close touch with the

Prime Minister and the Prime Minister has agreed

to the releasing of this materiel.

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