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1. The Secretary of State has agreed to address a luncheon jointly

hosted by the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce and the British

Chamber of Commerce. It will take place on Monday 15 January (ie the revised timing, in accordance with the Secretary of State's

wishes).

2. In his letter of 1 November proposing that the Secretary of

State should speak at such a lunch, Dr Helmut Sohmen suggested as a

theme "Britain's role in implementing the provisions of the

Sino British Joint Declaration". But he left it to us to decide

whether we would prefer an alternative subject.

3. I recommend a more wide ranging theme, on the lines of "Britain

and Hong Kong: The Challenges and Opportunities".

I submit an

initial outline for such a speech. I would be grateful for the

Secretary of State's views so that drafting can begin. We shall aim

to submit a first draft for the weekend box.

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A R Paul

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