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CAVEAT.
In Confidence
SUBJECT: LORD BELSTEAD'S VISIT TO HONG KONG & THAILAND
Merle Kawins
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In my recent letter about Lord Belstead's visit to
Hong Kong and Thailand, I said Lord Belstead would be
accompanied by one official (Mr Donald) when visiting Hong Kong. In view of the delicate nature of the negotia-
tions on the future of Hong Kong the Secretary of State thinks it would be adviseable for Lord Belstead also to
be accompanied by a press spokesman to ensure that the
press in Hong Kong are not able to fabricate any differences with the line we are taking in London.
I am copying this letter to Richard Hatfield (Cabinet
Office) and Michael Pownall (House of Lords)
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