5.
Sir Idris might
be going on to Japan where he would have discussions with the Ministry of Finance about inward investment in the UK; he might also need briefing on this but will confirm this nearer the time.
get such university.
6. In China, Sir Idris will be speaking to academic and technical audiences. He is in touch with the British Council separately, but asked Mr Maude if there was any possibility of help from the FCO or the ODA in offering places for Chinese students. Richard Ellis would be able to help students into British firms or into particular Mr Maude promised to look into what we could do but explained the constraints, agreed by the EC, on contacts of this kind. He would be grateful for advice in the autumn on whether there is anything we can offer.
Nicla Brewer
Nicola Brewer Private Secretary to Mr Francis Maude
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