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4. On the questions themselves I have the following suggestions:

a. No 3. Amend second sentence of answer to:

b.

'It would represent a major step forward in cooperation and would significantly contribute to the economies of both Guangdong and Hong Kong.'

No 9. Remove the middle sentence of the answer, beginning 'It makes sense..

This point is

not strictly relevant to the question and is, it seems to me, already made adequately in the answers to 3 and 4.

5. I am pleased to see that you wish to include a question on safety standards. This is something which could prove to be quite a delicate issue in Hong Kong and may well be raised at the press conference. I am sure it is best that we should try to meet all possible criticism earlier rather than later.

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Dick Cepr

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RD Clift

Hong Kong and General Department

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PAB Thomson Esq FED (FCO)

MD Uden Esq NED (FCO)

M Pentecost Esq EGCD

J Moss Esq Department of Energy

C Cruickshank Esq Department of Trade (OT4)

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