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to express the view that Hong Kong Department, in common with other Dependent Territories departments, had a good case for some prior consideration in the use of travel funds.
5. Mr David, who is a Second Secretary, joined my department at the end of August. My understanding is that he will remain in the department for at least a year and, perhaps, for 18 months befor 'being transferred. He has not been to Hong Kong before and I do
not anticipate that there will be a ready-made opportunity for him to go there over the next year, e.g. in connection with any particular consultations. For the reasons advanced above, I should therefore like him to pay a duty visit before the end of this year.
6. I would hope that if Mr David's visit is authorised he would be able to stay in Hong Kong as a guest of the Assistant Political Adviser, a member of the Diplomatic Service on secondment to the Hong Kong Government. If that were to be the case, Mr David would not require full subsistence.
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