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YOUR TELNO 955: MR. ROYLE'S VISIT.
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FOLLOWING FOR GOVERNOR FROM P.S. MR. ROYLE.
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1. MR. ROYLE IS MOST GRATEFUL FOR THIS OUTLINE PROGRAMME.
2. HE AGREES THAT THE BRIEFINGS SHOULD NOT GENERALLY BE IN
GOVERNMENT HOUSE. HE HOPES THAT THE BRIEFING ON GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE AND PROCEDURES WILL INCLUDE DISCUSSION OF THE STAFFING
PROBLEM.
3. HE AGREES THAT THE UMELCO LUNCH SHOULD BE MEN ONLY,
AND ALSO THAT HE SHOULD MEET THE URBAN COUNCIL FOR DRINKS.
HE ALSO AGREES TO THE SUGGESTION THAT HAROLD LEE MIGHT GIVE
AN INFORMAL DINNER FOR HIM, AND THAT HE SHOULD HAVE THE
OPPORTUNITY TO MEET IMPORTERS OF BRITISH GOODS AT A MEAL GIVEN
BY THE TRADE COMMISSIONER IF IT CAN BE INCLUDED WITHOUT
OVERLOADING THE PROGRAMME.
4. MR. ROYLE WOULD BE GRATEFUL IF THE OFF THE RECORD CHAT WITH PRESS TRUSTIES COULD INCLUDE A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE FAR EAST ECONOMIC REVIEW.
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