TNAG-1256-FCO40-1589-Third-countries-and-the-future-of-Hong-Kong-1983 — Page 128

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MR LUCE'S VISIT TO WASHINGTON AND NEW YORK 24-27 OCTOBER 1983 BRIEFING ON FUTURE OF HONG KONG

1. Mr Soutar's minute of 17 October.

2. I attach in draft a minute from Mr Clift to PS/Mr Luce covering:

a) "Points to Make"

b) "Essential Facts".

We agreed with Private Office and ACDD that we could submit direct to PS/Mr Luce as early as possible on Friday 21 October to enable us to take account of the latest round of talks

20 October 1983

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