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PROGRAMME
3.
There are separate programmes for the Secretary of State
(Brief No 2) and Lady Carrington (Brief No 3). Lord Carrington
programme falls into two parts:
a) Discussions: There will be meetings with the Governor
and his senior officials, Unoffical 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 com-
batting 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
The UK/Hong Kong bilateral issues which the Governor will
wish to discuss include a number which have aroused strong
feelings in Hong Kong.
and the Urban Council).
(They will also be raised by UMELCO
These are:
a) The Nationality Bill, The Secretary of State discussed
this with the Governor on 10 March (latest position).
(Brief No 5). He will wish to take the Governor's
advice on lastest 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 Nationali
Bill, but it will no doubt be included in the list of
'wrongs' which we have perpetrated. The Financial
/Secretary
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