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represented authoritatively in the advice available to the Prime
34) Minister in Peking. He reported this to us and to Peking in
Hong Kong Telegram 856 and has amplified this in Hong Kong Tele-
Our Embassy in Peking reacted with some nervousness
to the suggestion.
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Though they recognised UMELCO's concern that
Hong Kong should be represented authoritatively they thought that the
presence of the Governor would give the impression that the Prime
Minister's visit was of make or break importance for the future of
the Territory and raise expectations. It could also increase the
Chinese leaders' expectations about the degree of progress we expected
to make in September.
5.
Mr Donald has consulted Sir P Cradock who sees force in his
Embassy's argument.
However, after careful consideration Sir P Cradock
accepts that there are overriding political factors in Hong Kong which
may make it necessary for the Governor himself to be seen to be
participating in the visit.
6.
It is thus satisfactory that, in formulating advice to the Prime
Minister the FCO, the Ambassador and the Governor of Hong Kong have
a close identity of view. I hope therefore that the Secretary of
State would acquiesce in a recommendation to No 10 that Sir E Youde
accompany the Prime Minister.
16 August 1982
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