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should not/not issue until after the delegation's visit.

concerned that LegCo may think the gap between the debate and a

response from HMG excessive if it does not issue until early to

mid June. But if you are satisified that you can finesse this

point and that the delay will not be seen as a slight to LegCo,

Ministers would be content to follow your advice. Grateful also

for your advice on what Mr Goodlad might say about this, when he

visits Hong Kong (29 May to 1 June). We imagine he might say

that, on Hong Kong's advice, Ministers were awaiting the

delegation's visit to London before taking a final decision.

we do not wish to raise false hopes.

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