TNAG-1371-FCO40-1817-Ministerial-visits-from-the-UK-to-Hong-Kong-1985 — Page 200

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HICK 02716

PFLE

2 0 MAR 1985

Mr Leeks, HKD

(Mc Peirce, HKD

7~1999.3

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VISIT TO HONG KONG: MINISTER FOR THE ARMED FORCES

1. Please see folio (16).

2.

were first informed of Mr Stanley's proposal to visit Hong Kong in January. At that time, MOD confirmed that they would write in due course to seek the FCO's agreement. They have not Ydone

So.

3. Although CBF Hong Kong will no doubt have informed the Governor, it might be courteous to do so ourselves.

4.

A draft telegram is attached.

Telsut

J. Thomas

J Thomas

19 March 1985

Hong Kong Department

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