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Mr Scott, who was previously on contract terms, transferred to the permanent and pensionable establishment a few months ago. His last confidential report said that he would warrant consider- ation for the post of Chief Secretary the next time but one. He is 43.
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Mr Cortazzi may like to bear the above points in mind when he sees Mr Scott.
D.F. Millon
DF Milton
Hong Kong & General Department
7 September 1977
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