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4. Having consulted Mr Goodlad, we have given the Governor a number of mostly minor comments on language and presentation designed to deny the Chinese sticks to beat us with.

Sir R McLaren has commented along similar lines. I will fax to

received you in New York on 30 September the latest version of the key

passages in the speech. Realistically, whatever adjustments are made, the Chinese side will mount a propaganda attack. To ensure that our case gets across, we are arranging to distribute copies of the speech, with a brief "Dear Colleague" letter from Mr Goodlad, to interested MPS and Peers. Media contacts will also be covered.

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PF Ricketts

I have substituted

substituted the revised

the revised test of

paras

147 to the end,

board

01

just received from Hong Kong. The Governor has taken

and Sir R. McLaren made.

virtually all the comments which we I do not think there is anything in the revised version the Chinese can seriously object, although they will no

of attacking

to which

doubt

the Governor. I think it is most unlikely

find ways

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we will want to propose any

changes

as

result of the Seareläng

send

of State's meeting with Qian: but I have under lühen to

telegram confirming this after the meeting.

Ctum 20/5

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