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GENERALLY IT WOULD BE HELPFUL TO KNOW WHAT WILL BE THE ELEMENTS INCLUDED IN THAT GUEST LIST:

I ENVISAGE THAT THE DRINKS AT THE BTC WITH DS STAFF AND

WIVES MIGHT BE PRECEDED BY A QUICK PRESENTATION BY THE

ACTING SENIOR BRITISH TRADE COMMISSIONER ON THE ACTIVITIES

OF THE OFFICE:

PRIVATE OFFICE HAVE COMMENTED THAT THE SECRETARY OF STATE WOULD WELCOME AN OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE A CHINESE MEAL. THESE POINTS APART, AND SUBJECT TO YOUR FURTHER VIEWS, I PROPOSE TO RETAIN ALL THE OTHER ITEMS IN THE PROGRAMME IN FIRST

TUR WHEN I SUBMIT TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE.

HOWE

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