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4.

The best heat, til, bướm, vti mai aparatas - to tailgating

(a)

The interview will cover the following ground:

The new American Administration. Reactions to the

election. Prospects for cooperation. Mr Fitchett's

point of departure is set out in his article in today's

Herald Tribune attached.

(b) The Middle East and the Gulf War. The Diplomatic role of the European Community. The relationship between the US and Europe as it has evolved since the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.

(c) East West relations in the light of Lord Carrington's visits to Hungary and Poland. Prospects for Madrid.

(d) The White Paper on Nationality and its implications for Hong Kong. (This is a joker in the pack because the

IHT has recently started to publish in Hong Kong. Mr Clift's brief is attached)

7 November 1980

Tenn

N M Fenn

News Department