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MEMORANDUM FOR EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

VISITS OF MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT 1973

The Hong Kong Commissioner, London has discussed with

Mr Tilney, the new Chairman of the Anglo-Hong Kong

Parliamentary Group, a possible programme of visits by Members of Parliament to Hong Kong in 1973. The list of Labour Members has not yet been finalised and a further memorandum will be submitted as soon as proposals have been received. Meanwhile the Hong Kong Commissioner has suggested that invitations be issued to the following Conservative Members of Parliament (possible dates for Labour Members are also shown):

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Whitsun 1973

Mr T. M. Jopling

Mr T. King

Conservative

) First visits

Summer 1973

Labour first visits

Mr V. H. Goodhew Mr T. V. N. Fortescue

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Conservative ) Repeat visits

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Christmas 1973/74

Labour repeat visits

In the event that any of the above Conservative Members of Parliament should be unable to accept invitations, the Hong Kong Commissioner has suggested the following Members as reserves:

The Honourable N. Ridley

Mr P. M. Hordern-

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Mr K. Clarke

The Honourable C. A. Morrison) First visits

Mr M. N. Shaw

Mr A. Bulter

Mr W.S. Churchill y

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