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.DEYOU.
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STAFF: IN CONFIDENCE.
NOTHING TO BE Written in THIS MARGIN
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Draft Telegram to:-
GOVERNOR HONG KONG
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(Date)
And to:
Repeat to:-
COPENHAGEN
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GOVERNOR, HONG KONG
...(date)
COPENHAGEN
Following Strictly Personal for Governor and
HM Ambassador, Copenhagen, from Permanent Under-
Secretary.
We have been considering when to announce that
Murray MacLehose will succeed you next October.
Subject to your views, we think that it would be as
well for the announcement to be made at the same time
as you leave Hong Kong on 17 October. This would be
helpful in forestalling speculation and concern as
well as possible leaks. Grateful to know if you
see any objection to this timing. Please also let
us know whether you would wish to make the announ
unce-
ment yourself when you leave Hong Kong (in which
case please let us know exact time of your departure
so we can time the parallel announcement here
accordingly).
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