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Dear Wakeling,

12, Downing Street, S..

6th February, 1973

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Thank you for letting me have a copy of your letter of 2nd February to Alexander about Sir Geoffrey Howe's proposed overseas visits during the course of this year.

26th February

Brussels

The Chief Whip is content, subject to Sir Geoffrey Howe obtaining a pair and subject also to there being no emergencies at the time.

FED 22nd April - 3rd May - Japan and Hong Kong

HARD

NAD

The Chief Whip is content.

25th May 4th June - Canada, U.S.A. and Mexico

The Chief Whip is aware that Sir Geoffrey Howe may wish to extend this LA visit to 7th or 8th June. He is content, subject to Sir Geoffrey Howe obtaining

a pair (if necessary) and subject also to there being no emergencies at the time.

September/October (Approximately 7-10 days) Kenya, Zambia and Tanzania

WED

The Chief Whip is content.

E.E.C. Capitals

Before end of April: Rome/Milan; Copenhagen.

The Chief Whip is content, subject to Sir Geoffrey Howe obtaining a pair (if necessary) and subject also to there being no emergencies at the time.

May/and July: Paris; Bonn.

The Chief Whip is content, subject to Sir Geoffrey Howe obtaining a pair (if necessary) and subject also to there being no emergencies at the time.

J.E. Wakeling, Esq.,

Office of the Minister for Trade and Consumer Affairs, Department of Trade and Industry.

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