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.

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