carsult the

Govenor on any important issues;

g

althways of course we invariably

is not to pay that we do not take him inte

consult him wheneve:

very often

ean and perhaps modify our

fidence,-

recommendations in the light of discussions with him.

ling the we recommend the Minister to take is however not

always that which the Governor would recommend and it may

even involve the suggestion that pressure is brought upon

e policies.-In the Governor to modify his or his Governmen such cases we of course warn him of the line the Minister

proposes to take, particularly if this involves some

disclosure outside the circle the Governor and his

immediate_official advisers. The Common Market brief is a

world find it neppul

case where we think you ought to outline to the Governor

5.945.

what the Minister is proposing to say to the Unofficials

(Annex 'B') to make sure that in substance and presentation

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there are no unforseeen snags and that it will not embarrass

the Governor in his task of handling what might be a very

awkward problem for us in Hong Kong.

puferable tal

We Vinte fell-

that it would be son aspect if you & the S. gs.

should

persical discursiai

were 5 do this in pusin fourth the Governor Sea

that be can get at first hand rather than

Hempt to clear it all

Mat mn should a

in conspondence for your

anival :

much will depend an

how oprition in

Hey Kay may have reacted to puss reports te

in the few days hfor your

9. Finally, many

anwal.

I hope that you

enjoy your stay

your stay in Hay Kay

as

I always do

feeling too jaded by

as

much

I hope you are not

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