inspired PQ, which he could circulate. The best time for this would be shortly before the Senate vote, expected some time between the 4th July holiday and the summer recess on 5 August. The Foreign Secretary, who has already written to Secretary Baker, referring to the discussions between the President and Prime Minister, supports these recommendations.
We are now consulting Washington and Hong Kong about the wording of the proposed statement and, unless you disagree, I shall write again soon with a text.
Private Secretary