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Mr Long CRD

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REGISTRY Action Takan

UK/HONG KONG SCHOLARSHIPS: PHASING OUT OF JOINT FUNDING SCHEME

1. I attach a copy of the reply from Hong Kong (received 23 July) on the phasing out of the Joint Funding Scheme. Hong Kong's envisaged savings look compatible with our own estimated savings.

2.

I intend to send an early reply giving clearance for the press release as it stands. We should probably let Hong Kong know that it is our intention to set up a separate

scholarship scheme with the £0.5 million rather than inject the funds into the existing UK/Hong Kong Scholarships. We should tell them that we are still exploring options and will let them have details as soon as we are able.

3. Grateful for your early views.

R S Moore

Hong Kong Department 26 July 1993

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