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9
It might be appropriate at this stage to invite the views of the Mission on how they see the world
shipbuilding situation.
The Mission's proposals
10 It might then be helpful if the Hong Kong owners were asked to explain their proposals in outline, although it would be advisable to make clear that the
more detailed discussions will be held with Mr Rawlinson
and with British Shipbuilders.
11
Without going into detailed discussion you might give a welcome to the proposals and say that they seem to provide a useful basis for further talks.
SBF4
6 May 1977