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(b) David Wilson mentioned that he might want to arrange a

meal at which I could meet some of the senior NCNA officials. (I used to have regular dealings with Tam Kan when I was last in Hong Kong).

(c) Hugh Cortazzi has suggested that in view of recent

exchanges between the Chinese and Portuguese on the status of Macao I might usefully spend, say, half a day in Macao and call on the Governor. But neither he nor I would want to press that suggestion if the Governor/sees: objection, or if you don't think there will be time.

/(ie Murray

MacLehose)

(d) I hope that the programme might have a few gaps to enable

me to see one or two personal friends, do a little shop- ping, and just wander around.

4.

Finally, one practical question:

question: will I need to bring a dinner

jacket?

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RJT McLaren

Hong Kong and General Department

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