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telegram No 1150). This also seems sensible.

6.

There was also a meeting with officials scheduled for 0900

on 29 September to discuss Hong Kong/China relations. The Governor

has suggested that it either be included in the meeting on the

morning of 27 September or be taken sometime on Sunday. This can be

decided in the light of the time left over, if any, from the

discussion of UK/Hong Kong issues. Since the Secretary of State's

last visit to the territory was concerned with the Vietnamese

refugee problem (which is still very much a live issue in Hong Kong)

it might seem odd if he were not to go ahead with the brief visit

on Sunday morning in order to allow time for a discussion with

officials on Hong Kong/China issues. The Sunday programme is, in

any case, now somewhat lighter with the dropping of the Police

dinner and such a meeting could probably be arranged for later

that day.

7. The Governor has also made some suggestions for Lady Carrington's

33 programme (Hong Kong telegram No 1154). He suggests that Saturday

morning be left free until about noon when Lady Carrington joins the

Secretary of State for the rest of that day's programme.

If Lady

Carrington would like to do more in the morning, the Governor has

suggested a visit to a public housing estate or a garden.

I have sporan to Lain Carrington.

8.

The dinner with the Unofficial Members of the Executive and

Legislative Councils will be stag. The alternatives suggested by

the Governor are a small informal and early dinner either at

Government House or elsewhere or a tray in her room.

9. The Governor has suggested that Lady Carrington might like

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