HE WILL SPEND A WEEK IN SCOTLAND VISITING HIS FAMILY AND THE OTHER IN LONDON FOR CONSULTATIONS WITH THE FOREIGN OFFICE.
IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT HIGH ON THE AGENDA WILL BE DISCUSSIONS
ON THE EXPANSION OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
HE IS ALSO EXPECTED TO HOLD DISCUSSIONS ON THE PROGRESS MADE
HERE INCLUDING MEASURES TAKEN TO COMBAT CRIME."'
GRATEFUL FOR EARLY GUIDANCE ON HOW TO DEAL WITH PRESS QUESTIONS.
IF PRESSED IN THE MEANTIME WE INTEND TO SAY THAT WE ARE ASKING
THE FCO FOR GIST OF REPORTED DISCUSSION WITH MR. SO.
ROBERTS
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