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i) (Cont)

there would be about 600 people at the PM's banquet

but the Embassy said this was likely to rise to

about 700.

Crested book ii) GHF(Mr Pettifer)is holding a supply of packat, matches

iii)

and the special boxes obtained from Bryant and May

for packing the matches, accordingly with air safety

regulations.

Smoked salmon for the banquet.

For Gou qucali

AGHF recommended 150 lbs in weight (30 times 51b sides

but this scale of order needs to be checked as it

allows 4 oz per head and 3 ozs probably would be

adequate. After investigation the best and cheapest

supplier turned out to be the NAAFI (Mr Cook of the

Export Branch tel no 735 1200 ex 266), who could

cxcut sides

supply and pack in dry ice for just under £2 per lb.

iv) 2000 cigarettes are also required for the banquet and

can likewise be supplied by Mr Cook.

v)

The Embassy asked for a private order to be sent on

the aircraft (see folio

on 2/V/37) and Mr Cook

was also arranging.

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