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of the deteriorating security situation in the Philippines following

Gulf hostilities. Both Mr McInnes and Mr Carrick would welcome

this. We can build on the proposed skeleton programme. The programme for both the Philippines and Indonesia incorporates visits outside capitals. The timing would avoid any clashing with the dates of other visiting UK Ministers. In Indonesia, Mr Carrick

suggests that the Minister consider giving a lecture to a Military Staff College in Bandung (eg on British policy towards the

Asia/Pacific region) or a talk to a business audience.

grateful to know which option the Minister prefers.

Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei

I would be

G,H,I 4. The programme proposed for these visits would enable the

Minister to attend the Queen's Birthday Party in Kuala Lumpur on 13 June. A visit outside Kuala Lumpur could be fitted in, to Penang or

possibly Sarawak en route to Brunei. There are British Council offices in both State Capitals, as well as other opportunities for interesting local calls.

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Vietnam

5.

The timing of the visit to Vietnam after the Pacific Rim Heads

of Mission Conference in Hong Kong is largely determined by the

somewhat inflexible airline schedule. Mr Williams is still away from Hanoi on an extended in-country tour and has been unable to put forward any thoughts on the programme (although the Post confirm

that he would welcome a visit at this time).

6.

If the Minister is content with this general outline, we will

ask posts to approach host governments and start work on detailed

programmes.

Mshin

D H Colvin

NB3AHJ

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