Eastern tour until 11 February and would therefore be unable to chair consultations if they are held at the time suggested by the Hong Kong Government. Perhaps Mr Gallagher would be prepared to take the chair at the consultations and if you agree, I will approach his PA.
8.
The
brief for 11
While a number of proposed consultations should no doubt be prepared by DTI, I assume that we will have to
make a submission to Ministers on the proposed consultations and I will prepare this if you wish me to do so.
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