TNAG-1035-FCO40-1285-Visit-by-John-Nott--Secretary-of-State-for-Defence--to-Hong--1981 — Page 20

CONFIDENTIAL

DRAFT

Brief No

VISIT OF SECRETARY OF STATE FOR DEFENCE TO THE MIDDLE AND FAR EAST

Hong Kong

Garrison/DCA

Points to Make

1.

Welcome opportunity to reinforce good relations between

the two Governments; proud of the role played by British Forces

in Hong Kong.

2.

Defence Costs Agreement (Defensive) Appreciate friendly

spirit in which negotiations were carried out. Understand that

recruiting for additional Gurkha battalion is on target.

CONFIDENTIAL