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2.
Although the Secretary of State
would like to meet members of the Councils
informally, I think he would prefer to
avoid what would inevitably become a rather
formal meal (particularly if it were to be
a heavy Chinese one). I hope you can
discourage the Councils from issuing an
invitation. Would it be possible for meeting
with Councils to break up into an informal
drinks from, say, 12.30 to 1.00 p.m., this
to be followed by a small lunch at Government
House? This would have the added advantage
of not moving far from Government House.
The Secretary of State will see press
3.
at airport before departure. If there are
likely to be any press at the airport on
arrival (grateful to know likelihood of
this) he would also be willing to see them
briefly and of course to be photographed.
4. The party will consist of Mr. and Mrs.
Stewart, Mr. James Wellbeloved M.P.
(Parliamentary Private Secretary), the
Permanent Under Secretary, James Murray, 2
Private Secretaries (myself and Barrington),
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