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SECRETARY OF STATE'S VISIT TO HONG KONG: 30 JUNE:

LIST OF BRIEFS

A.

Steering Brief.

B.

Programme.

C.

D.

Subjects for discussion with the Governor:

1.

Vietnamese refugees.

2. Immigration from China.

3.

Reinforcement.

4. New Territories Leases.

Meeting with Executive Council:

1. Draft for short opening statement by Secretary of State.

2.

3.

E.

F.

G.

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Defensive points to make on:

a) New Territories Leases and the future of Hong Kong.

b) Chinese representation in Hong Kong.

c) Vietnamese refugees (in particular, the UK's

difficulties in taking more).

a) British Nationality Law.

e) Capital punishment.

f) Textiles.

g) The Defence Costs Agreement.

h) British Airways.

i) The Governor's successor.

Supporting "essential facts" as necessary.

Press Conference:

Points to make, suitably tailored for press use, on subjects listed in C and D.

Fact Sheet on Hong Kong.

Personality Notes on members of EXCO.

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