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3. There are separate programmes for the Secretary of State
(Brief No 2) and Lady Carrington (Brief No 3). Lord Carrington's
programme falls into two parts:
a) Discussions: There will be meetings with the Governor and
his senior officials, Unofficial Members of the Executive
and Legislative Councils (UMELCO), and the Urban Council.
There are personality notes on these (Brief No 4).
b) Visits: The visits are designed to let the Secretary of
State see for himself, and be seen to be taking an interest
in, the work of the security forces in combatting illegal
immigration from China, and the progress that has been
made in major development programmes such as the New Towns
and public housing.
DISCUSSIONS WITH THE GOVERNOR AND SENIOR OFFICIALS
Political Issues
4.
The UK/Hong Kong bilateral issues which the Governor will wish
to discuss include a number which have aroused strong feelings in
Hong Kong. (They will also be raised by UMELCO and the Urban
Council). These are:
a) The Nationality Bill. The Secretary of State discussed
this with the Governor on 10 March (Brief No 5). He will
wish to take the Governor's advice on latest position of
UMELCO and how to handle them.
b) Increase in Higher Education Fees for Overseas Students
in the UK. This is no longer the major issue it was in
Hong Kong, having been overshadowed by the Nationality
Bill, but it will no doubt be mentioned.
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