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If the Minister is content for us to proceed on this basis, we shall instruct the Embassy in. Peking to propose soon the visit' and approximate dates to the

Time is now rather Chinese Ministry of National Defence. short and there may already be Defence Ministers from other countries due to visit China in April. If you would confirm that this is acceptable, we will put action in hand by telegram.

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P M W Francis Esq PS/Mr Stanley Ministry of Defence

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Polier Ricketts

(P F Ricketts)

Private Secretary