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PRIME MINISTER'S VISIT TO HONG KONG : MR THATCHER'S PROGRAMME

....In Confidence

Caroline Stephens wrote to Pat Noble on 7 September to

ask if arrangements could be made for Mr Thatcher to

meet Miss Lydia Dunn and visit the Hong Kong buying

office of Canadian Tyre. We have consulted the Hong

Kong Government and they have confirmed that both

engagements can be fitted into Mr Thatcher's programme

on 27 September.

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The Hong Kong Government have also suggested that on the

morning of 28 September, where Mr Thatcher's programme

at present shows a visit to a major development project

where British equipment and plant is being used, he may

wish to have a short meeting (about 30 minutes) with the

Hong Kong and Yaumatei Ferry Company which have purchased

and are purchasing, a number of British vessels and other

equipment (including the Vosper Marine Hovercraft).

This would be followed by the trip to Castle Peak on the

Hovercraft, accompanied by Lady Youde. I am afraid that

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