these issues, and about the economic scene in the
United Kingdom.
LAYOUT OF BRIEFS
3.
This steering brief is accompanied by:
(1)
a background paper on Hong Kong
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(Annex 1);
personality notes;
subject briefs on the following
topics;
List yet to be finalised
a copy of the Governor's major
policy speech in Legislative
Council on 17 October;
a copy of the Prime Minister's
programme.
Hong Kong/China questions are covered in the
briefs for the visit to Peking. But it will be
necessary on leaving Peking to decide what
further public comment the PM may have to make
while in Hong Kong beyond what is said in the
press conference in Peking.
FURFOSE OF THE VISIT
4.
The aim of the visit will be:
(a) to demonstrate the continuing
United Kingdom interest in the well-
being of the colony;
(b) to project the true picture of
Britain as a country which has made
substantial economic progress in
recent years and is well placed as any
to weather the new world economic
difficulties;
/(c)
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