CONFIDENTIAL
In Mr. Williams' view, these factors make it imperative that British companies present Sir Lawrence with a package which makes it unnecessary for CLP to invite tenders internationally. I promised in my letter of 3rd May we will keep you fully informed of developments.
As
Against this background, if the Prime Minister agrees, we suggest. that our Ambassador in Tokyo should not be asked to take any initiative in this case. If, however, following the discussion between the Prime Minister and Mr. Fukuda, the Japanese approach him, he should confirm that HMG attached the greatest importance to British firms winning orders for new power generating plant in Hong Kong, but he should not specifically ask the Japanese Government to intervene with their own industry.
This letter has been written after consultation at official level in the Department of Trade and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
I am copying this letter to Ewen Fergusson (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) and to Martyn Baker (Trade).
Yours sincerely,
JOHN MILLS
John ruins.
PRIVATE SECRETARY
CONFIDENTIAL
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.