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Foreign and Commonwealth Office

London SW1A 2AH

J Smith-Laittan Esq

Deputy Trade Commissioner British Trade Commission

Hong Kong

Dar i'w Smith hatte. Да

Telephone 01- 233 4439

Your reference

Our reference HUK 090/1

Date 28 July 1986

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HONG KONG: INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

14) 1. Your Indus 54 of 24 June drew DTI's and Our attention to the

IDB's proposed promotion activities in Hong Kong. The purpose of this letter (I gather you may not have heard anything from DTI since) is to bring you up to date on subsequent developments.

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2. Our discussions with DTI S Invest in Britain Bureau, following receipt of your Indus 54, have established that IBB feel that they can exert little, if any, influence over the activities of the IDB. IBB have therefore suggested that we take the issue up with the NIO, possibly at Ministerial level.

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Rather than escalate the problem to a Ministerial level immediately,

I enclose at senior official level first.

a copy are tackling IDB

We of Dr Wilson's letter of 22 July to his counterpart at the NIO.

Meanwhile shall let you know what transpires from this approach. I am also copying this to Bob Peirce in the Political Adviser's office, and would be grateful if you would keep him abreast of developments at your end.

Yows Sincerely. Click heels

C Leeks

Hong Kong Department

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RECEIVED IN REGISTRY 22 AUG 1986

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R N Peirce Esq

Deputy Political Adviser

Hong Kong

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