GPS 100
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CYPHER/CAT A
FM HONG KONG 220725Z
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AKK 19/2
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TO PRIORITY BANGKOK TELNO 13 OF 22 MARCH.
1974.
LAW'S LETTER REF 2 IN 19/5: SECRETARIAL ASSISTANCE FOR COUNSELLOR HONG KONG AFFAIRS, BANGKOK.
2. PROVISION OF SECRETARIAL ASSISTANCE AT HONG KONG GOVERNMENT EXPENSE AGREED IN PRINCIPLE.
3. PRELIMINARY ENQUIRIES HAVE HOWEVER REVEALED THAT PROSPECT OF FINDING A SUITABLE PERSONAL SECRETARY WHO IS PREPARED TO ACCEPT POSTING FROM HERE TO BANGKOK IS FAR FROM ENCOURAGING. GRATEFUL IF YOU WOULD ADVISE WHETHER YOU ARE PREPARED TO FIND A SUITABLE SECRETARY FOR LAW ON THE UNDERSTANDING THAT HONG KONG GOVERNMENT WILL MEET THE FULL COST. IF THIS IS FEASIBLE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW DETAILS OF SALARY, FRINGE BENEFITS AND OTHER TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR CONSIDERATION.
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