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Foreign and Commonwealth Office
London SW1A 2AH
19 December 1986
Jean Mrs. Nicholism,
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C231
The Foreign Secretary has asked me to reply to your letter of 8 December about the Governorship of Hong Kong.
As you say, the Governor's task is an onerous and delicate one. Sir Geoffrey Howe is indeed giving the question of the succession to
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Sir Edward Youde the most serious consideration. is most grateful to you for your views on the suitability of Sir Peter Blaker for this appointment.
HKK 400/2
29 DEC 1986
Your sincerely,
Tang Galway
INDER
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Mrs John Nicholson 74 Coleherne Court Old Brompton Road London SW5 OEF
(A C Galsworthy) Private Secretary