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on the UK side at this stage. Unless and until we have an indication to the

contrary from the customer we should continue to hold within our range of

options the Anglo/American, since this holds the prospect of providing a

much higher proportion of goods and services from the UK.

8.

If you and the other colleagues to whom I am copying this letter

agree with this general recommendation I suggest we should seek to offer

reassurance to CLP that the Government's position remains one of holding

open both options until such time as the Chinese provide clear indication

of their preference. I believe a letter of reassurance from you to Lord

Kadoorie could be drafted to provide sufficent comfort.

A

9.

I am copying this letter to Peter Carrington, Geoffrey Howe,

John Biffen and Nigel Lawson.

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