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PERSONAL FOR GOVERNOR FROM CLIFT
YOUR TELNO 619 OF 4 MAY: EXCO APPOINTMENTS
1.
We agree with proposed action. As you will no
doubt be aware, the proposal in your para 10 that the
Secretary for Home Affairs cease to be ex-officio member,
will require amendment to Clause II of the Royal Instruct
ions. Once the text is agreed between us the process
of obtaining Privy Council approval followed by ller
Majesty's signature could take some weeks, depending on
timing of Privy Council meeting.
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I assume that you will be submitting (amendment t
Clause XIII to increase maximum numberof Unofficials in
the LEGCO from 27 to 29 (your para 14).
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