TNAG-0019-FCO40-55-Brief-for-Secretary-of-State-s-discussions-with-Hong-Kong-s--1968 — Page 8

Er. Filkinson

Private Secretary

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CALL IT H.S. TIE OVERMOR OF HONG KONG ON THE

SECRETARY OF STATE A MONDAY, 13 MAY

Introduction

The Governor of Hong Kong, Sir David Trench, has been

in London for consultatione etnoe 27 April. The asin purpose

of the visit le to discuse the future of Hong Kong's sterling

holdinge. The Governor will doubtless wish to tell the

Secretary of State about the outcome of these discussions.

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The Secretary of State may also wish to invite the Governor

to net out his own views on the present situation in Hong Kong.

Buzzeated Points for making to the Governor

2. I attach some points which the Secretary of State might

anke to the Governor.

Background

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3. The following annexes ers attached as background 1 –

Annex A - A note by the Commonwealth Office on the

Governor's discussions of Hong Kong's sterling

holdings.

Annex a

The Governor's periodio review for the second

half of 1967 (it is sufficient to read the

conclusion paragraphs 32-37) and the Cosmon»

wealth Secretary's reply.

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Annex C - The preliminary draft recommendations of

the Long Term Study on Hong Kong, now in

preparation for the Hong Kong Ministerial

Committee.

Annez D - A note on various recent aspects of China's

dealings with Hong Kong.

Annex B - A note

- A note on the latest position regarding our

Mission in Peking.

Annex P -Curriculum Vitae of Sir David french.

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(James Burray) 10 Nev. 1968

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