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PDF 80 Sep 16 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) China: FCO letter to No.10 ("Prime Minister's Overseas Visits") [possible visit by MT to China] [released 2013]
PDF 81 Jan 6 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) China: Press Office Bulletin ("Prime Minister to Visit China") [Atkins announces MT's visit to China] [released 2013]
PDF 81 Jan 8 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) China: UKE Peking to FCO ("LPS Visit: Meeting with Ji Pengfei: Future of Hong Kong") [released 2013]
PDF 81 Mar 9 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) China: FCO letter to No.10 ("Possible Visit of the Prime Minister to China") [Carrington supports proposal of visit of MT to China] [released 2013]
PDF 81 Jul 9 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) China: FCO letter to No.10 ("Overseas Travel by the Prime Minister in 1982") [Far Eastern trip by MT including China, Japan and Hong Kong should be "the main priority"] [released 2013]
PDF 81 Jul 17 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) China: No.10 record of conversation (MT-Y.K. Pao) [probable MT visit to China and Hong Kong] [released 2013]
PDF 81 Dec 15 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) China: Carrington minute to MT ("Visit to China, Hong Kong and Japan") [advice on possible MT visit to China and Hong Kong] [released 2013]
PDF 81 Dec 22 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) China: Coles minute to MT ("Sir Edward Youde") [MT to meet with Governor Youde of Hong Kong to discuss her possible visit to China and Hong Kong] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Jan 25 Mo Declassified documents Minor Archive (Thatcher MSS) Hong Kong: MT letter to Y.K. Pao (appointment of Edward Youde as Hong Kong governor) [MT looking forward to ship launch; will consider inviting Chinese Vice Premier to London] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Jan 26 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Ingham press digest and diary for MT (rail strike, pay and trade unions, economy, EC, Pope's visit, rape, industry, education, welfare, Northern Ireland, SDP, Poland) [released 2013]
PDF 82 Feb 10 We Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) East Asia: FCO letter to No.10 ("Prime Minister's Visit to Japan, China and Hong Kong") [meals and meetings during tour] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Feb 16 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Aid: Prime Minister Premadasa of Sri Lanka letter to MT ("International Year of Shelter for the Homeless") [call for UK contribution to UN programme] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Feb 24 We Declassified documents Minor Archive (Thatcher MSS) China: MT letter to Y.K. Pao (MT still formulating plans for China visit) [released 2013]
PDF 82 Mar 8 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) East Asia: No.10 letter to FCO ("Prime Minister's Visit to Japan, China and Hong Kong") [MT wants to go to China first: "In the past, she has always found visits to Communist countries to be the most strenuous part of an overseas tour"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Mar 9 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Japan: Prime Minister Suzuki of Japan letter to MT (global economic situation) [released 2013]
PDF 82 Mar 10 We Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Mauritius: MT letter to Prime Minister Ramgoolam of Mauritius (death of Rab Butler) [released 2013]
PDF 82 Mar 12 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Indonesia: President Soeharto of Indonesia letter to MT (International Tin Agreement) [released 2013]
PDF 82 Mar 12 Fr Declassified documents Minor Archive (Thatcher MSS) Hong Kong: No.10 profile ("Sir Yue-Kong Pao CBE LLD JP") [released 2013]
PDF 82 Mar 22 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) EC: Prime Minister Martens of Belgium letter to MT (suggested agenda for European Council meeting) [economic situation, relations with US and Japan, EC budget, Poland, Afghanistan, Middle East] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Mar 23 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) No.10: Ibbs minute to MT (observations on overall strategy in light of two years as Head of CPRS) [economic policy, the miners, employment, education and training, public sector, Japan] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Mar 26 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) EC: MT message to Prime Minister Martens of Belgium (1300Z) (agenda for European Council meeting) [MT's comments on proposed agenda] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Mar 27 Sa Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Aid: President Zia of Pakistan letter to MT (international aid policy review) [UK contribution to International Development Association] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Mar 29 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) EC: Bullard minute to Coles ("European Council: Political Cooperation subjects") [comments on draft Presidency conclusions] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Mar 29 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) EC: Draft speaking notes for MT at European Council Dinner ("The Community's External Relations") [released 2013]
PDF 82 Mar 29 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Aid: President Jayewardene of Sri Lanka letter to MT (aid to Sri Lanka) [call for UK aid] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Mar 31 We Declassified documents Major Archive (Ingham MSS) Press Office: Lobby Briefing (1500Z) (India, British Rail, Falklands, European Community) [Falklands: although Carrington in Israel, still leading on this matter; MT "would continue to take a close interest"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 1 Th Declassified documents Minor Archive (Thatcher MSS) China: MT letter to Y.K. Pao (ship launchings in Sunderland and Shanghai) [MT still formulating programme for China visit] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 2 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Bangladesh: Lieutenant General Ershad of Bangladesh (situation in Bangladesh) [Bangladeshi foreign policy objectives] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 5 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: Prime Minister Thapa of Nepal message to MT (Argentine invasion of the Falklands) ["The use of force by any country against another is fraught with serious consequences for stability and peace"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 5 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: President Jayewardene of Sri Lanka message to MT (Argentine invasion of the Falklands) ["Sri Lanka condemns the use of force in the settlement of any international disputes"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 5 Mo Declassified documents Minor Archive (Thatcher MSS) India: Prime Minister Gandhi of India message to MT (thanks for message of support on Republic Day) [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 5 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) East Asia: FCO letter to No.10 ("Prime Minister's Visit to the Far East") [arrangements for trip] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 6 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Indonesia: MT letter to President Soeharto of Indonesia (International Tin Agreement) [UK signs tin agreement, but expresses concern about manipulation of the tin market] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 12 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: Prime Minister Suzuki of Japan letter to MT (Argentine invasion of the Falklands) [Japan applying pressure on Argentina] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 14 We Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) India: Prime Minister Gandhi of India letter to MT (Gandhi thanks MT for talks in London) ["You showed friendship to me personally, and understanding of my country's problems"; ""It is everyone's hope that the crisis in the South Atlantic will be resolved soon"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 21 We Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Sri Lanka: MT letter to President Jayewardene of Sri Lanka (economic situation in Sri Lanka and UK aid) [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 21 We Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Aid: MT letter to President Zia of Pakistan (International Development and the World Bank) [US yet to give full contribution to IDA; HMG makes 370 million pounds available to IDA] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 22 Th Declassified documents Minor Archive (Thatcher MSS) Cameroon: MT letter to President Ahidjo of Cameroon (thanks for invitation to Cameroon tenth anniversary celebration) [Channon to attend] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 24 Sa Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) East Asia: No.10 letter to FCO ("Prime Minister's Visit to the Far East") [MT's views on arrangements for trip] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 24 Sa Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: Prime Minister Suzuki of Japan message to MT (sanctions against Argentina) [Suzuki to pressure Japanese business not to "unduly take advantage" of EC and other measures to ban Argentine imports] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 26 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: MT letter to President Mitterrand (thanks for help with EC sanctions against Argentina) ["the Japanese have up to now not been persuaded to take effective action"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 27 Tu Declassified documents Minor Archive (Thatcher MSS) Malaysia: MT message to Prime Minister Mahathir (1037Z) (congratulations on election victory) [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 28 We Declassified documents Major Archive (Ingham MSS) Press Office: Lobby Briefing (1000Z) (Prime Minister of Thailand, Answers of Interest [in Parliament], Falklands: Inner Cabinet/Cabinet, Haig's proposals, Air Exclusion, Zone, Declaration of war, Urgency) ["Tactically if the proposals were to be rejected we believed it was always better for the other side to be in the position of making the rejection"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 30 Fr Declassified documents Minor Archive (Thatcher MSS) Thailand: Prime Minister Tinsulanonda of Thailand to MT (thanks for hospitality; UK-Thailand relations) [released 2013]
PDF 82 May 4 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Aid: MT letter to Prime Minister Premadasa of Sri Lanka (International Year of Shelter for the Homeless) ["I cannot guarantee that we shall be able to make a financial contribution"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 May 4 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Bangladesh: MT letter to General Ershad (UK aid to Bangladesh and other matters) [released 2013]
PDF 82 May 5 We Declassified documents Minor Archive (Thatcher MSS) Thailand: MT letter to Prime Minister Tinsulanonda (thanks for letter) [released 2013]
PDF 82 May 7 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) US: Reagan letter to MT (US priorities for G7 and NATO summits) [economic issues, East-West relations, arms control, Poland, Afghanistan] [released 2013]
PDF 82 May 11 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) South Korea: MT message to President Chun of South Korea (1530Z) (MT's tour of East Asia) [MT unable to visit South Korea] [released 2013]
PDF 82 May 18 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Aid: Prime Minister Premadasa of Sri Lanka letter to MT (International Year of Shelter for the Homeless) [released 2013]
PDF 82 May 19 We Declassified documents Minor Archive (Thatcher MSS) Maldives: President Gayoom of the Maldives message to MT (0852Z) (thanks for hospitality during Gayoon's visit to the UK) [released 2013]
PDF 82 May 27 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Japan: Prime Minister Suzuki of Japan message to MT (opening up of the Japanese market) [released 2013]
PDF 82 May 28 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) US: MT message to Reagan (agenda for G7 and NATO summits) [economic situation, trade, East-West relations, Iran-Iraq war, Arab-Israeli conflict, arms control] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Jun 5 Sa Declassified documents Major Archive (Ingham MSS) Press Office: FCO unattributable line to take ("UN Security Council") ["the call for an immediate ceasefire was not directly linked to a call for Argentine withdrawal according to a determined timetable"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Jun 9 We Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) US: No.10 record of conversation (0845Z) (MT-Reagan) [plenary session: Middle East, nuclear deterrent, USSR] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Jun 17 Th Declassified documents Minor Archive (Thatcher MSS) Mauritius: MT message to Prime Minister Jugnauth of Mauritius (congratulations on election victory) [released 2013]
PDF 82 Jun 18 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Japan: MT letter to Prime Minister Suzuki of Japan (opening up of the Japanese market) [MT commends Suzuki on Japanese trade liberalisation] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Jun 22 Tu Declassified documents Minor Archive (Thatcher MSS) Mauritius: Prime Minister Jugnauth of Mauritius message to MT (thanks for message of congratulations on election victory) [released 2013]
PDF 82 Jun 24 Th Declassified documents Minor Archive (Thatcher MSS) Thailand: Prime Minister Tinsulanonda of Thailand message to MT (birth of Prince William) [released 2013]
PDF 82 Jun 25 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: President Jayewardene of Sri Lanka letter to MT (Havana Communique of Non-Aligned Group on Falklands conflict not acceptable to Sri Lanka) [released 2013]
PDF 82 Jun 28 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: MT message to Prime Minister Thapa of Nepal (role of Gurkha troops during Falklands conflict) [released 2013]
PDF 82 Jul 2 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) East Asia: Coles minute to MT ("Your Far Eastern Tour (16-29 September)") [preparation for trip: future of Hong Kong, composition of party, programme, Tiananmen Square] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Jul 2 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) UN: Anthony Parsons Valedictory Despatch ("Britain at the United Nations: A Valedictory Despatch") [released 2013]
PDF 82 Jul 8 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) East Asia: FCO to UKEs Tokyo & Peking ("Prime Minister's Visit to the Far East") [food, health, living and security requirements for MT's party] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Jul 8 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Middle East: President Zia of Pakistan message to MT (Israel-Lebanon conflict) ["The world community has a clear duty to stop Israel from pursuing its genocidal war to the bitter end"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Jul 9 Fr Declassified documents Minor Archive (Thatcher MSS) Nepal: Prime Minister Thapa of Nepal message to MT (thanks for friendly message) [released 2013]
PDF 82 Jul 19 Mo Declassified documents Minor Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: MT letter to President Jayewardene of Sri Lanka (thanks for support during Falklands crisis, and in working to moderate policy of the Non-Aligned Movement) [released 2013]
PDF 82 Jul 19 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Middle East: MT letter President Zia of Pakistan (Israel-Lebanon conflict) ["I fully share your alarm at the tragic events in the Lebanon"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Jul 22 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) East Asia: Coles minute to MT ("Call by Sir Hugh Cortazzi (Ambassador to Tokyo)") [arrangements for Far East visit: "[Chinese] most unlikely to be ready to enter into detailed talks about Hong Kong while you are there"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Jul 27 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) East Asia: Coles minute to MT ("Meeting with Sir Percy Cradock") [arrangements for China visit: MT says no to wreath-laying at Tiananmen Square] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Jul 27 Tu Declassified documents Minor Archive (Thatcher MSS) India: MT letter to Prime Minister Gandhi of India (MT sorry to miss Gandhi as she passes through London; Festival of India) [released 2013]
PDF 82 Jul 28 We Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) East Asia: No.10 letter to FCO ("Prime Minister's Visit to the Far East") [MT's view on final arrangements for visits to Japan and China] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Jul 28 We Declassified documents Minor Archive (Thatcher MSS) India: Prime Minister Gandhi of India letter to MT (thanks for message) ["What tremendous problems you have had since we last met"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Jul 29 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) East Asia: Ingham minute to MT ("Media Arrangements for Japan, China and Hong Kong") [press strategy and "the Hong Kong problem"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Aug 2 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Singapore: Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew of Singapore letter to MT (LKY thanks MT for dinner, comments on Falklands) [the reaction of the British public to the Falklands campaign "demonstrated beyond question that there is still that divine spark in the British people"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Aug 2 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) China: Stephens minute to MT ("Table Silver at your Banquet in Peking") [arrangements for acquiring and transporting silverware] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Aug 5 Th Declassified documents Minor Archive (Thatcher MSS) Malaysia: MT message to Prime Minister Mahathir of Malaysia (congratulations on 25th anniversary of independence) [released 2013]
PDF 82 Aug 12 Th Declassified documents Minor Archive (Thatcher MSS) Papua New Guinea: MT message to Prime Minister Somare of Papua New Guinea (congratulations on election victory) [released 2013]
PDF 82 Aug 15 Su Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) US: Chancellor Schmidt letter to MT (report of Schmidt's visit to the US) [economic situation, East-West relations, Cold War, defence, Cyprus, trade, development, Central American, Namibia, Middle East, the PLO] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Aug 16 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Aid: Prime Minister Premadasa of Sri Lanka letter to MT ("International Year for the Homeless") [thanks for support so far; progress report; request for contribution pledge] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Aug 19 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) China: FCO letter to No.10 ("Prime Minister's Visit to the Far East: Composition of Party") [Governor of Hong Kong wishes to accompany MT on China visit] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Aug 21 Sa Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) India: Prime Minister Gandhi of India letter to MT (Gandhi asks MT to extend stopover in New Delhi on return from China) [MT agrees to meet with Gandhi] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Aug 21 Sa Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) India: Prime Minister Gandhi of India letter to MT (invitation to stop over in India on return from East Asia trip) [released 2013]
PDF 82 Aug 24 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Defence: MT letter to President Zia of Pakistan (sale of frigates to Pakistan) [Type 21 frigates "performed magnificently throughout" Falklands campaign] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Aug 25 We Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Hong Kong: MT letter to Lord Shepherd (thanks for account of Hong Kong visit) ["I am very much aware of the vital importance of maintaining confidence in Hong Kong and I shall be emphasising this point...to the Chinese"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Aug 26 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) China: No.10 letter to FCO ("Prime Minister's Visit to China") [MT's preferences for cultural performance, breakfast] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Aug 27 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Hong Kong: FCO letter to No.10 ("Prime Minister's Visit to the Fast East: Hong Kong") [MT wants to meet members of Hong Kong business community] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Aug 31 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) China: No.10 letter to FCO ("Prime Minister's Visit to China: Return Banquet") [arrangements for banquet and menu extract: MT does not want bread and jam served] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Aug 31 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Hong Kong: CPS report on Hong Kong ("Introduction by Alfred Sherman") [released 2013]
PDF 82 Aug 31 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Hong Kong: MT letter to Y.K. Pao (thanks for advice regarding MT's visit to China) [Governor of Hong Kong will accompany MT in Peking] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Sep 3 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Hong Kong: FCO letter to No.10 ("Prime Minister's Visit to China: Reception at Shanghai") [BP, HSBC and Y.K. Pao offer hospitality to MT; complications] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Sep 3 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) East Asia: FCO letter to No.10 ("Prime Minister's Visit to the Far East") [menus for in-flight meals; MT: "have changed first menu to trout - much better than lamb cutlets"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Sep 3 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Hong Kong: Gow minute to Stephens (Sherman and Cator would like MT to see Lee, Loh and Yu, visitors from Hong Kong) [future of Hong Kong] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Sep 6 Mo Declassified documents Minor Archive (Thatcher MSS) India: MT letter to Prime Minister Gandhi of India (MT accepts Gandhi's invitation to stop over in India following East Asia tour) [released 2013]
PDF 82 Sep 7 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) East Asia: Coles minute to MT ("Your Visit to the Far East") [latest outline programme] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Sep 7 Tu Declassified documents Minor Archive (Thatcher MSS) East Asia: DT note to Coles (DT requests that no subsistence allowance is collected on his own behalf for East Asia tour) [released 2013]
PDF 82 Sep 8 We Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) China: Coles minute to MT ("Your Visit to Peking: Return Banquet") [UK Ambassador to Peking recommends 75 yuan per head menu for MT's banquet, rather than making "drastic economies" as originally suggested] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Sep 8 We Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Hong Kong: Stephens minute to MT (Y.K. Pao asks to travel with MT from Shanghai to Hong Kong) ["I think it could lead to all sorts of embarrassing questions"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Sep 10 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) East Asia: No.10 letter to FCO ("Prime Minister's Visit to the Far East") [MT requests that UK Ambassador to Peking, Percy Cradock, comes to Tokyo to meet MT in advance of China visit] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Sep 10 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) East Asia: No.10 letter to FCO ("Prime Minister's Visit to the Far East") [MT's preferences for meetings and records] [released 2013]

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