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BRIEFING FOR LADY YOUNG'S MEETING WITH MR CHAMBERS, PRIME MINISTER OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

1. The Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago,

passing through London and

and Hong He will be accompanied by a and officials, including the

will be Peking. Ministers Minister.

2.

Mr Chambers,

Kong on his way to large delegation of Trinidad i an Foreign

In London he will pay a short call on the Prime Minister and a rather longer call on Lady Young (in the absence of the Secretary of State). Briefing is required only for the meeting with Lady Young. WIAD do not envisage Hong Kong as a subject

that is likely to feature in the discussions, but

but have asked if, in addition to the usual points to make, we could provide a short note on the agreement that could be given to the Prime Minister's party

I attach a draft brief, a note on the main points of the argument and a copy of the Joint Declaration.

3. In Hong Kong, Mr Chambers will be briefed by the Political Adviser and the Executive Director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, who will also offer him lunch.

Ashfl.

1 July 1985

A F Bedford

Hong Kong Department