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3. In the meeting I suggest that Lord Glenarthur might draw on the

I think proposed opening remarks before inviting Mr Lee to speak. it would be right to place on the record at the very outset a clear

The defensive expression of confidence in the Hong Kong Government. points cover all the objections which we foresee Mr Lee will raise.

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I hope Lord Glenarthur can agree that I may attend the meeting.

I suggest that a News Department representative should also be present. Mr Lee is bound to brief the press in a very tendentious way after the meeting, and we should be ready to put our own account of proceedings firmly on record.

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