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CLASSIFICATION

BRIEF NO

PRIME MINISTER'S VISIT TO NEW YORK, 23-24 OCTOBER 1985

Title of Brief

i)

Our objectives

This should set out pithily what we want to achieve from the meeting. The objectives should be expressed as specifically as possible (ie not just goodwill and harmony).

ii) Arguments to use

They

This should list arguments which can be used to get our way. should be related specifically to the goals and not be "the world would be a better place if

sort of argument.

iii) Tactical arguments

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These will be arguments designed to highlight the weak points in the other side's policies. Inclusion in the brief does not mean that the arguments will necessarily be used: only that the Prime Minister will have the option of using them if the discussion take a particular turn.

iv) Their objectives

This will set out our estimate of what the other side expects to get out of the meeting and the specific points which they are likely to raise.

v) Our response

How the Prime Minister should reply to points which they will raise.

vi)

Press Line

Obviously

What we hope to be able to say to the press afterwards. this may need to be modified, depending on how the meeting goes.

Background

A staccato summary of relevant facts and dates, not a (It should mention the last occasion when the Prime Minister met the visitor in question.)

narrative.

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