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SECRETARY OF STATE'S VISIT TO HONG KONG

FEBRUARY 1972

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EXPATRIATE STAFFING FROBLEMS

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MAIN POINTS

1.

We recognise that Hong Kong has a continuing need for

expatriates of various kinds and at various levels.

2.

In order to meet our worldwide staffing responsibilities

in the dependent territories as a whole, HMG has a similar need.

3. These needs are to some extent complementary.

To meet

them there must be greater mobility between the various dependent

territories, and between the territories and the Home Civil and

Diplomatic Services.

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EXPATRIATE STAFFING PROBLEMS

BACKGROUND

1.

Expatriate staffing problems fall under two headings:-

(A) The provision of overseas staff whether by direct

recruitment of new entrants or by secondment from the UK

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