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Monday, May 29, 1972

BRITISH TRADE AND INDUSTRY SECRETARY TO VISIT JAPAN

Brief Transit In Hong Kong

The Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, the Rt. Hon. John

Davies, will make a brief stop of one hour in Hong Kong on his way to

Tokyo tomorrow (Tuesday).

He will be accompanied by Mrs. Davies and a party of four.

Mr. and Mrs. Davies will be met by the Governor, Sir Murray MacLehose.

Note to Editors: Shortly after their arrival, Mr. and Mrs. Davies

and their party will board two helicopters for

a tour of the harbour area, time and weather permitting.

After the tour, Mr. Davies will be available for a brief meeting with press representatives in the V.I.P. press conference at the airport at about 5.30 p.m.

Mr. Davies and his party are due to arrive on board flight BA 812, E.T.A. 5 p.m. and will take off on board flight BA 910, E.T.D. 6 p.m.

Press representatives covering their arrival and departure are requested to assemble in the Press Room at the airport by 4.30 p.m. tomorrow.

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