TNAG-1254-FCO40-1587-Third-countries-and-the-future-of-Hong-Kong-1983 — Page 57

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(b) Toronto and Edmonton

In her talks with the Premiers of Ontario and

Alberta, the Prime Minister will wish to emphasise

Kote Britain's interest in doing business with the provinces

and to indicate that Britain has investment and

technology available for joint ventures between British

and Canadian companies. She will also wish to stress the

advantages of Britain as a base for Canadian companies

seeking access to the European Community. Premiers Davis

and Lougheed will be interested in the Prime Minister's

views on the prospects for the British economy and the

international economy, more generally. Mr Davis is about

to go to the Far East and Mr Lougheed has just returned

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from a trade promotion visit there: they will both be

interested in the future of Hong Kong. Mr Lougheed may .

also wish to discuss World Energy Prospects and the role

of North Sea oil prices.

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