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Mr Stuart

CONFIDENTIAL

Thank you for a copy of the telegram concerning Sir Y.K. Kan's activities. As I mentioned to you Mr Mikardo has said that Sir Y.K. will be in London next month. You suggested that he might see Sir Geoffrey Arthur. Do you wish me to make this a firm offer to Mr Mikardo? I have discussed the matter with the Secretary of State without mentioning the suggestion that he personally should see Sir Y.

Perhaps we

could discuss this matter further on Thursday?

I

have handh

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Toi

Muuall

(Tom McNally)

22 October 1974

subsequent

discussion with Mr. Mikardo who

says that what Sis Y. K. really wants

is

a

clear statement by H.M.G. that responsibility for visa issue (+ the delay)

is

a

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matter for Her Governor of the

the

Governor alone, quen

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