From the Private Secretary ·
Dear John,
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Prime Minister's Visit to the Far East
This letters deals with several outstanding points.
The Prime Minister has decided that it will be helpful for her to be accompanied throughout her visit by an official from the Department of Trade. It has been agreed that this should be Robin Gray.
Your letter of 3 September sought decisions on various points about the programme in Japan. The Prime Minister and Mr. Thatcher will be glad to have tea with Princess Chichibu. Mrs. Thatcher agrees to receive Mr. Esaki and accepts that the visit to the National Museum will have to be abandoned. She also agrees to receive the Chairman of Nissan. I agree that it will be more appropriate for her to meet the Chairman of the Nippon Electric Company socially.
Your letters of 3 and 8 September referred to entertaining in Shanghái. I agree that a reception should be given by the Ambassador for the small British community and for British business visitors. The Prime Minister would certainly wish all those who themselves offered to give a reception to be invited. She has asked whether BP's premises would be better than the Jinjiang Club for the occasion. The fact that HMG is a considerable shareholder in BP distinguishes it from the other companies. I think the Prime Minister will be perfectly prepared to accept the Ambassador's decision on the venue you need not bother to come back to me about this.
your ever
folm Cole.
John Holmes Esq
Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
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