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PRIME MINISTER'S TALKS WITH MR LUBBERS AND CHANCELLOR KOHL: 19-21 SEPTEMBER 1983

1. Mr Christopher's minute of 31 August refers.

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3.

I attach in draft:

(a) Separate sets of defensive 'Points to make' for the Prime Minister's use with Mr Lubbers and Chancellor Kohl;

(b) One set of 'Essential Facts!

I should be grateful if the Ministers' Private Offices would confirm, after 13 September, that Lady Young/Mr Rifkind briefed Doctor Mertes on Hong Kong's Future during his visit here. Para 1 of the draft 'Essential Facts' refers.

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