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SECRETARY OF STATE'S VISIT TO HONG KONG:

2/3 NOVEMBER 1972

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PURPOSE OF THE VISIT

His

The Secretary of State will spend only 24 hours in Hong Kong on his return to London from China.

purpose in visiting the Colony will be: (In public)

(a)

To demonstrate to the people of Hong Kong that HMG's new and developing relationship with China does not mean any lessening of

our concern for the interests and affairs

of Hong Kong.

In confidential discussions)

(b) To discuss with the Governor the implications

for Hong Kong of this new relationship with

China.

(c) To reassure Unofficial Members of the

Executive and Legislative Councils that nothing to the, detriment of Hong Kong was being done over their heads.

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