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Mr Dart, Economists Department
HONG KONG BRIEFING POR MINISTER OF STATE'S VISIT
1. We spoke this afternoon. Fir Rodgers is now planning to visit Hong Kong from 28 October to negotiate the Defence de l Sharing Agreement with the Hong Kong Government. LOD have requested briefs by 10 October/including a full account of present and forecast performance, trends in public expenditure and budgetery matters" consulting the Treasury as necessary.
2. In the light of Mr Hanna's absence and your expertine T would be grateful for your guidance on this one, femm
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CODE 18-77
9 September 1975
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RB Janvrin
Hong Kong & Indian Ocean Department
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