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V. A few small changes.

Mr Morri Mr Clift

Issue

Q206

Reference

HKK 040/11

Atenise ok.

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VISIT BY DR ALOIS MERTES, MINISTER OF STATE IN THE FRG MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS: 12-13 SEPTEMBER 1983: FUTURE OF HONG KONG

1.

Mr Young's minute of 16 August refers.

A

2.

I attach:

3.

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(a) a draft minute from Mr Clift to Mr Young covering; (b) draft (as requested) "Points to Make" and "Essential

Facts" for Lady Young's/Mr Rifkind's use with Dr Mertes.

Mr Munro of WED, who is dealing with the arrangements for this visit, is at present on leave. His colleague, Miss Nolan, told me today that Lady Young/Mr Rifkind will probably discuss Hong Kong with Dr Mertes in the afternoon of Tuesday 13 September.

25 August 1983

HKK 040/1

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O AUG 1983

REUGSTRY

PA

Action Taken

DESK OFFICER

INDEX

(medlies)

J S C Priest (Mrs)

CODE 18-77

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