TNAG-1230-FCO40-1543-Visit-by-Richard-Luce--Minister-of-State-for-Foreign-and-Com-1983 — Page 257

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Sir Geoffrey Howe has agreed that Mr Luce, as the Minister of State with geographical responsibility for the region, should visit Brunei, Singapore and Hong Kong between 19 - 29 September.

The main object of the visit would be to conclude the defence negotiations with Brunei; and to have talks with the Governor and other leading members of the Community in Hong Kong, He will also take the opportunity of a stop-over in Singapore to meet Singapore leaders and to discuss the developments in Brunei with them. Mr Luce will be accompanied by a Private Secretary and one official.

I am copying this letter to Murdo Maclean (Chief Whip's Office) and Lindsay Wilkinson (Cabinet Office).

Tim Flesher Esq 10 Downing Street

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(Alison Walters)

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