POL/72 1115/40/5
Sir Robert Mark QPM
Hidden copy to A C Stuart Esq,
REVA IN
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REGISTRY No.51
26 JUN 1974
HICK 14/4
Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis
New Scotland Yard
BROADWAY
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FCO
day 26/6
copy to Mr Dacown and in Kidd.
As 26/6
24 June 1974
SW1
We have now learned from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office that the Hong Kong authorities would like to proceed with the possibility of appointing Chief Superintendent Howell to the post of Director of Criminal Investigation, on the basis of the previous understanding that he would be promoted to the rank of Commander.
It has now been proposed through the Foreign and Commonwealth Office that Howell should be interviewed by a Board, chaired by the Hong Kong Commissioner, in London. The other members would be Stuart of the Hong Kong and Indian Ocean Department of FCO and Hacou of FCO. This is acceptable
I should be grateful if you would let me know whether you are also
Details of the appointment can be settled in due course.
to us. content.
T. C. PLATT
TC PLATT