TNAG-0373-FCO40-419-Visits-of-members-of-the-Hong-Kong-Urban-Council-to-the-UK-1973 — Page 84

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5. I would also recommend that, if it is convenient for him

to do so, Mr Royle might give a lunch or other entertainment

Last November when 4 Unofficial Members of

for the group.

ExCo and LegCo came on a similar sponsored visit, Mr Kershaw

(in Mr Royle's absence) gave them lunch and Sir D Watson took

them to a theatre. Mr Royle more recently gave a reception

for the Heung Yee Kuk. The Urban Council is Hong Kong's most

important partly-elected body, and Members tend to be sensitive

about its status. October 22 might be a possible day for a

lunch if Mr Royle's programme permits. As an alternative

Sir D Watson might like to offer entertainment

perhaps the group might pay a call on Mr Royle.

in which case

17 September 1973

cc: Mr Wilford Mr Moore,

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RB Crowson

Hong Kong & Indian Ocean Department

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