in any case preclude that. From the point of view of
the sts, obvious target dates would be Easter 1985
or September 1985. Mr Gillmore and Mr Donald would
both prefer the former. Equally both would settle for
the latter in the interests of certainty.
4.
The planned visit to Sri Lanka is also outstanding.
In his letter of
President Jaywardene made it
clear that he still hoped to see the Prime Minister there
for the opening of the Victoria Dam. He received a
holding reply. While the Prime Minister has indicated
that she intends to undertake this visit, it is/is not
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strictly necessary that this connect with the Dam. The
rainy season is/is not relevant. The political
situation in Sri Lanka does/does not make it advisable
to decide this point now.