TNAG-0937-FCO40-1156-Visits-of-Sir-Murray-MacLehose--Governor-of-Hong-Kong--to-th-1980 — Page 166

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HONG KONG: PROPOSED VISIT BY THE GOVERNOR TO UK IN NOVEMBER

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Problem

1. The Governor has written to Mr Cortazzi seeking agreement to his coming to London in November to address the General

Council of British Shipping. He also mentions that he is planning to take his annual leave from 11 July to 11 August.

Recommendation

2. I recommend that Mr Cortazzi reply along the lines of the

attached draft.

Background

3.

I know of no reasons why the Governor should not be out of Hong Kong during the periods mentioned in his letter. The visit in November will provide an opportunity to discuss with him further such matters as may be raised with him during his summer leave and enable the Governor to see those Ministers

and politicians who were not available then.

5 March 1980

6. Morrice

P Morrice

Hong Kong and General Department

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