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seemed likely that the TUC would favour an
extension of the study, as suggested by Professor
It was agreed that in advance of
Turner himself.
such a decision the possibility of ODM funding
should be explored. The Governor had suggested
informally that the. Hong Kong Government might be
prepared to contribute up to 50% of the total cost
if the ODM would not meet it all. The Asian
Centre for Social Studies might be another
possible source of finance. It was noted that
Frofessor Turner would wish to publish his report
in due course. It was agreed that, if in the mean-
time there should be selective leaks of parts of
the study, the FCO should seek to arrange immediate
publication. It was noted that interest in the
introduction in Hong Kong of minimum wage
legislation, one issue touched on in Professor
Turner's study, was growing and that this, in UK
political terms, was a key issue.
5. Agenda Item (d): Froposal to Second a DS Grade
4 Officer to Hong Kong.
The Governor's recent letter to the Head of Hong
Kong Department suggesting ways in which this
matter might be pursued was noted. While FOD
had said that they could supply the Governor with
a list of five or six candidates it was acknowledged
that more work needed to be done on the terms of
service for the seconded officer.
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