Er. Filkinson
Private Secretary
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CALL IT H.S. TIE OVERMOR OF HONG KONG ON THE
SECRETARY OF STATE A MONDAY, 13 MAY
Introduction
The Governor of Hong Kong, Sir David Trench, has been
in London for consultatione etnoe 27 April. The asin purpose
of the visit le to discuse the future of Hong Kong's sterling
holdinge. The Governor will doubtless wish to tell the
Secretary of State about the outcome of these discussions.
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The Secretary of State may also wish to invite the Governor
to net out his own views on the present situation in Hong Kong.
Buzzeated Points for making to the Governor
2. I attach some points which the Secretary of State might
anke to the Governor.
Background
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3. The following annexes ers attached as background 1 –
Annex A - A note by the Commonwealth Office on the
Governor's discussions of Hong Kong's sterling
holdings.
Annex a
The Governor's periodio review for the second
half of 1967 (it is sufficient to read the
conclusion paragraphs 32-37) and the Cosmon»
wealth Secretary's reply.
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Annex C - The preliminary draft recommendations of
the Long Term Study on Hong Kong, now in
preparation for the Hong Kong Ministerial
Committee.
Annez D - A note on various recent aspects of China's
dealings with Hong Kong.
Annex B - A note
- A note on the latest position regarding our
Mission in Peking.
Annex P -Curriculum Vitae of Sir David french.
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(James Burray) 10 Nev. 1968
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