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Mr. Carter

CONFIDENTIAL

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2.

The following are extracts from the minutes of

the Royal Visits Committee meeting of 27 March

attended by the P.U.S.:-

(d) The opening of the Hong Kong Plover Cover

water supply scheme in the autumn was

not an event of major importance, but

the Governor was known to be anxious for

a member of the Royal Family to be

present.

However, it was not clear that

a Royal visit to Hong Kong could be

recommended in present circumstances.

The Governor should be consulted further

during his forthcoming visit to London,

and it would thereafter be for

consideration whether a member of the

Royal Family should be invited to

attend. A decision would be needed by

the end of June.

The Committee

(3) Invited the Commonwealth Office

to discuss with the Governor of Hong

Kong the question of a Royal presence

at the opening of the Plover Cove

water supply scheme, and to advise The

Queen's Private Secretary further before

the end of June.

Could you please submit a draft letter from the

P.U.S. to the Palace before June?

Copies to: Sir A. Galsworthy

Hall

Mr. Mr. Walker

Mr Smit #55/4

the

I have noted for Governor's visit. Ano 5.4.68.

KGslachull.

(K.G. MacInnes) 4 April, 1968.

CONFIDENTIAL

Mr. Ganghiara

Plse add To Governor's

list for discussion

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