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*RESTRY NO. 51
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GOVERNOR OF HONG KONG
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Lord Shawcross wrote to the Secretary of State on 18 September proposing that Sir Murray MacLehose should remain as Governor of Hong Kong for a further period.
2. The extension of Sir Murray MacLehose's appointment until April 1982 was announced this morning. I submit a self-explanatory draft reply to Lord Shawcross.
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3. The Governor has, I know, discussed the problem of New Territories Leases with Lord Shawcross in general terms. the reference to this question in the third paragraph of Lord Shawcross' letter.
C.C.HKPF/MACLEHOSE/C.M.
25 September 1979
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RJT McLaren
Hong Kong and General Department
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P.S. My Brother off to come for H. Hard.
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Mr P Thomas
News Department
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HKA 431/393/6
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26 SEP 1979
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GOVERNOR OF HONG KONG
Sir Murray MacLehose's appointment as Governor of Hong Kong is being extended for a further 2 years, until April 1982.
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2. Mr Blaker, who is currently visiting Hong Kong, will be making the following announcement at a press conference which he is giving between 1630 and 1700 (local time) tomorrow, Tuesday, 25 September:-
"The Queen has approved the extension of
Sir Murray MacLehose's appointment as Governor
and Commander-in-Chief of Hong Kong until
April 1982"
3. The Secretary of State has agreed that there should be a parallel announcement, in the same terms, in London on this occasion. I should be grateful if this could be made by News Department at 0900 tomorrow morning.
4. I attach a background note and a question and answer brief on which you may wish to draw in response to any questions.
F.C.HKA/MACLE HOSE/M.
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R J T McLaren
24 September 1979
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PS/LPS
PS/Mr Hurd
PS/Mr Ridley PS/Mr Blaker PS/PUS
Chief Clerk Mr Cortazzi
Mr Samuel, FED
Hong Kong and General Department
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