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GENDA FOR DISCUSSIONS WITH D.D.C.R. 4TH 6TH DECEMBER 1968

Rol of the Commercial Relations Section, London.

Review of Directive

1.

To consider whether the draft (provisional) directive given to A.L. under cover of D.D.A.I. letter of 25th April 1968 should be amended (see 8/7/108CD).

2.

Expansion of the London Office

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To consider the extent to which the Commercial Relations Section should continue to have a separate identity in an expanded London Office (Dickenson report, paragraphs 57-71 - see 8/7/108ČD).

3. Relations with Whitehall

To review the policy of developing contacts at head of department (Assistant Secretary) level (see 10/113CD).

Role of the Commercial Relations Section

in Hatters Outside U.K./H.K. Trade.

To consider the correctness of an exclusively passive role.

5.

Communications

To consider how communications between Hong Kong and the London Office could be improved (with partic- ular regard to a) the required degree of closeness and b) the use of various media).

Commercial Policy

1. Conduc f Hong Kong's Commercial Policy

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To consider the points outlined in the London Office draft, or the F.0.0. draft if available (see with. Carter. 25/376CD).

2. The British Economic Outlook

To review the recent happenings dealt with on

5/376CD.

3.

British Sheeting Negotiations

To consider the British reply to Hong Kong Despatch No. 1269, if received, (see 11/376CD VIII).

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