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(Date) 5/6/75

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1.

The Chancellor

of the Duchy of Lancaster

is making a tour of the Commonwealth in September.

Before starting on his official trip Mr Rippon

wishes to spend a week privately in Hong Kong.

He had at first proposed that on this visit to

Hong Kong he might have discussions on the EEC.

However, the proximity of the PM's visit plus the

fact that the PM himself will wish to discuss

British entry into the EEC makes Mr Rippon's

visit unnecessary for official purposes.

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