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8 November 1989
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2 He says that he has agreed to make a speech in a month's time defending HMG's policy towards Hong Kong. It would be most helpful if we could supply him with suitable material and if he could also
come in for a briefing on a background basis. I said that I was
sure that we could oblige and promised that someone would contact
him in the next day or so to carry the matter forward. (He will be
at home 741 7996 for the next three days. His work number is
576 7690).
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3 I understand that Stephen Milligan is the BBC's Diplomatic
Correspondent. When I knew him in Brussels he was reliable and
serious-minded. I have no reason to doubt that he will genuinely defend British Hong Kong policy once it is fully explained to him. Andrew Burns, who no doubt has regular contact with Stephen Milligan, may wish to comment.
DH Cclvin
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