describes particular Dutch concerns on the current
stand on short range nuclear weapon stocks.
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8. In the Community British and Dutch thinking is very
similar, notably about future financing, and Dr Lubbers
supported the British refund at the Stuttgart European
Council. Dr Lubbers may also be interested in discussing
prospects for world economic recovery and energy matters.
The Middle East, and possible Central America and Hong
Kong, could also come up.
EUROPEAN SPACE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTRE (ESTEC)
9. The visit to ESTEC, the first by any EC Prime
Minister, will give Mrs Thatcher an opportunity to
demonstrate the UK's interest in promoting European
co-operation in the high technology industrial fields.
BUSINESS BREAAKFAST
10. At the working breakfast for businessmen, the Prime
Minister will be able to stress the importance the UK
continues to attach to one of its leading trading
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partners in the development of trade within the
Community.