TNAG-2789-FCO40-4028-Future-of-Hong-Kong-1993 — Page 47

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Caveat

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Precedence IMMEDIATE

to the Cabinet Secretary. We could, of course, arrange

for you to see the manuscript, but hope that you will agree that

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we should proceed as proposed in our advice to the Cabinet

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We would prefer to avoid detailed scrutiny

of the manuscript by the Governor. But if the latter insists, Ricketts could bring a copy with him when he leaves for Hong Kong on the evening of 17 May.)

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We understand that Mr Goodlad has mentioned to the Governor the existence of the manuscript.

The Governor reacted

sharply. If the PUS is content for Sir J Coles to proceed as recommended, we would let the Governor know in advance that Sir J Coles plans to raise the matter with him.

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