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1. The revised programme is attached.
2.
The briefs for Mr Rippon, of which you have had copies,
mill, I hope, give you enough about the background,
briefs are as follows
3.
Personality Notes
Hong Kong "Fact Sheet"
Background Note on the Constitution
Air Traffic Rights (SAS)
Hong Kong and the FEC
Mass Transit Scheme
These
I am attaching copies of defensive briefs for Mr Rippon
on "The Floating Found and Exchange Control" and "The Sterling
greements". An up-to-date note on the currency problems will
be prepared by FPAD next week.
4.
today.
brief on Textiles is being cleared with other departmenta
5. I am also attaching a background note on the Social
Pervices. A note on "Aid to liong Kong" will be coming forward
separately.
6.
A brief on Judicial Appointments is being prepared.
7. A brief on staffing problems will be submitted by Gibraltar
and General Department.
1 September 1972
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EC Laird
Hong Kong and Indian Ocean Department
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