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DATE: 22 May 1992
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MR PATTEN'S OUTWARD JOURNEY TO HONG KONG: POSSIBLE STOPOVER
IN SINGAPORE
1.
I discussed with Mr Patten a week or so ago the options
for breaking his journey on the way to Hong Kong.
I sang
the praises of Singapore, where the High Commissioner's house is a particularly comfortable and tranquil haven, and where there is plenty of intellectual stimulation available
locally!
2.
I have now been in touch with our High Commissioner in
Singapore, Gordon Duggan. As his telegram in reply makes
clear (attached) he would be delighted to put up Mr and Mrs
Patten and their daughters from 6-9 July. He has met
Mr Patten in a previous job. Having telephoned Mr Duggan today, I can confirm that he is genuinely happy to
accomodate Mr Patten and his family. I warmly recommend doing this. And indeed Bangkok now looks a less attractive
option for other reasons since we discussed it.
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