review in the direction that we would like to see it take.
(h)
Labour Advisory Board Papers
I had already included this item on the list for Mr Stewart's visit prior to the meeting of the Standing Committee.
(i) The Governor's Comments on the OPA's Report
I think that what Mr Cortazzi wants to see, when they are available, are the Governor's comments on the OPA's report on his visit to Hong Kong late last year (see Mr Macoun's letter of 21 January to the Governor on HKK 382/6) and not on the case of Inspector Kent. I have not so far seen any comments from the Governor but am putting an appropriate note on the file.
(j) Discussion of Police Matters with the Governor
Again, I think that the subject for discussion is police matters and not the Kent case. My list of topics for Mr Stewart does not specifically cover police matters (though it does include crime) but this can easily be remedied. Clearly the Governor's reactions to the OPA's report.(see (i)) will be relevant.
(k) ICAC
This item is on Mr Stewart's list. The first thing, however, is for a letter to be sent to the Chief Secretary putting forward the idea of some kind of appellate review body to consider complaints about the activities of the ICAC. Mr Duffy will be preparing a draft.
(1)
Ombudsman
This will be covered by action under (k).
(m) & (n) Drugs
Already included in the list for Mr Stewart's visit. The brief for Lord Goronwy Roberts will come in useful. I am writing to the Home Office, on the basis of your draft, asking for their views on Hong Kong's performance. I believe that you are asking the OPA to solicit a view from Scotland Yard.
(o) Points for Lord Goronwy Roberts' Visit
This has been overtaken by events.
(p) & (r) Redistribution of Income
This has been dealt with in Mr Stewart's letter of
/14 February