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Mr Donald (on return)
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HONG KONG: CHIEF SECRETARY (DESIGNATE)
1. Sir Philip Haddon-Cave has told me that it is now planned that he should not take up office as Chief Secretary in Hong Kong until 19 November. I understand that Sir J Cater is staying on until the debate on the LEGCO Inaugural Speech is completed.
2. Apart from his call on Sir E Youde on 22 July (which is to discuss the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank bid), we will be arranging general briefing for Sir Philip starting on 7 September. This will involve a number of Whitehall Departments and other organisations. I will be in touch with you later about the details.
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R D Clift
15 July 1981
Hong Kong and General Department
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