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We confirm that we consider the presence of the

Scots Guards Pipes and Drums would make a useful contri-

bution to the success of the Prime Minister's visit.

Please now make a tentative approach in confidence to

Hong Kong & Shanghai Bank and Jardines to ask if they

would be willing to sponsor such a visit. Please

emphasise that the feasibility of the project, including

the accommodation question, has not yet been broached

with the Chinese.

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