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NEWS INTERNATIONAL/TVB

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Roland Boyles MP has written to the Secretary of State inviting his observations on a letter he has received from his constituent, Mr A G Harkness about News International's bid for a stake in TVB. A copy is being faxed to the Secretary for Recreation and Culture.

3. In order to reply to this letter, and in case we receive further correspondence, we should be grateful to know the present position on News International's bid and the line you would like us to take with enquiries of this sort. With apologies for the short deadline, grateful for a reply deskby 30093OZ.

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