SECRET
Sir Leslie Monson,
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In your telegram 171 of the 23rd March, you asked
for a list of subjects likely to be raised at meetings with Officials and Unofficials.
2.
The following is the list of subjects likely to
be raised in official discussions:
A.
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Coueror's position
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S. OF S. (GENERAL)
(i)
✓ (ii)
Present external political position. Hong Kong's position in its commercial
relations with third parties. (iii) H.M.G.'s policies regarding Hong Kong,
and the local reaction to these policies. dinariah Differences between an admini-
strative organisation and a representative
(iv)
one.
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S. OF S. (PARTICULAR)
B.
✓ (i)
(ii)
C.
Defence contribution.
Anti-Corruption Bill.
(iii) U.K./U.S.S.R. air services agreement.
PERMANENT UNDER-SECRETARY (GENERAL)
As for S. of S.
3.
D.
PERMANENT UNDER-SECRETARY (PARTICULAR)
Position of our Commissioner in London.
In discussion with Unofficials, A. (ii) and (iii) and B. (i) are likely to be raised. In addition, it is probable that Unofficial Members will raise the question of the U.K. control of Hong Kong's air traffic rights in connection with the financing of the extension to the Kai Tak runway, and would generally welcome assurance of H.M.G.'s continuing support for the Colony of Hong Kong.
26th March, 1970.
Hugh Mannan-Wondra
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