1.   New York and Washington engagements are planned.

2.   He had no public engagements planned over the Jewish Sabbath, which runs from sundown Friday to sundown Saturday.

3.   The Times said other engagements are being planned.

4.   Besides meeting Major and Hurd, Patten also has engagements planned with British-based Hong Kong corporate executives and with academics specializing in Hong Kong and China affairs.