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such discussions will be when we are clearer on how the
Sterling Agreement question is to be handled in relation to
Hong Kong. It is possible that this will be after mid-
August; and indeed what we know about the leave plans of UK
participants in the proposed discussions points in the same
direction. I also understand that Mr Royle would be glad to
invite the Governor to Gloucestershire and have included a
passage accordingly.
8. I accordingly submit a draft personal telegram to the
Governor from Mr Royle on the lines we discussed. The draft
has been agreed with FRD, Mr Marshall and Mr Holland. If
Mr Royle agrees to this we shall need to clear out lines with
the Treasury and the Bank before the telegram goes off. As I
shall be on leave all arrangements for the discussions with
the Governor will be made by Fir Crowson in association with
FRD as appropriate. Thereafter FRD will be consulted on the
question of suitable people to go to Hong Kong.
20 July 1973
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A C Stuart
Hong Kong & Indian Ocean Department
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