This file includes correspondence regarding Smedley’s appointment, including one section ‘Briefing for High Commissioner’s Arrival’ relating to agriculture, with map attached; list of Smedley’s appointments, 15-23 Jan. 1976; programmes of visits to Brussels, 30 Jan. to 1 Feb. 1976; India, 2-3 Feb. 1976; Hong Kong, 4-5 Feb. 1976; Australia, 6-8 Feb. 1976; material relating to New Zealand Prime Minister Robert Muldoon’s visit to the UK (accompanied by Smedley), 11-15 Apr. 1976; list of guests attending dinner held at Downing St for Muldoon, 13 April 1976 and further dinner hosted by New Zealand’s High Commissioner, 14 Apr.1976; list of those attending Australia and New Zealand Trade Advisory luncheon 15 Apr. 1976; menu for luncheon held by Muldoon for Margaret Thatcher, 10 Sept. 1976; and draft of Smedley’s speech given to Auckland Chamber of Commerce, 29 June 1976 (circa 100 sheets).