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realised that earlier announcement, followed almost immediately by Denson's transit through Hong Kong, may give public impression that both will be in UK together and may therefore increase any tendency on part of public to link visits to major policy talks. However, we think that this would be preferable to speculation that Norman-Walker's

visit results directly from Denson's

discussions.

on this point.

3. Please

hot aware

To know your decision. Grateful your further views'

ensure that Denson, who is of Colonial Secretary's visit,

is told about it on his way

through

Hàng nóng,

Please issue.

L. 5. Carter

12/3/70