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Mr Morrice
Mr Friar
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17 MAR 1981
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NEW FINANCIAL SECRETARY, HONG KONG 3 LONDON BRIEFING
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Mr Ford rang about briefing for Mr Bremridge. At present the latter is with the GLC and will then go on to the Bank of England. From 6 to 23 April he will have a clear period in which he would like to undertake calls on officials and others to be suggested jointly by HKGO and ourselves.
2.
I said we would work out a suggested list and get in touch with Mr Ford for a discussion. Please prepare a draft list covering:
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FCO Ministers
FCO Officials
Presumably Mr Blaker
Sir E Youde
Mr Donald
HKGD
Mr Bayne, ERD
Mr Broadbent, ESID Mr McLaren, FED
HM Treasury
MOD
Department of Trade
Department of Industry
Minister and Officials (seek ERD's advice)
Mr Moray Stewart
Mr Parkinson Mr Dick Mr Benjamin
Mr Baker Mr Manzie
? Home Office
(for general information)
Mr Woodfield or Mr Hilary
3. I expect Mr Bremridge is already in touch with all the commercial contacts but besides leading members of the HKTAG (Please attach), he should also see GEC.
4.
I have probably left a number of people out. Please consider.
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