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7.
Mr
a
Jackson-Lipkin's letter may reflect
misunderstanding of the change announced last March in the
on wh i ch newly recruited overseas officers
be appointed.
But overseas recruitment
terms
henceforth
continues, as and when overseas expertise is required.
8.
would
itself
I sympathise with the Governor's feeling that Mr
Jackson-Lipkin should not be encouraged to use this private
channel for a discussiuon of policy with the Secretary of
State. It could put the Chief Justice and the Governor in an
awkward position. I therefore hope that the Secretary of State
will feel that Draft A is sufficient.
Rezeralment
A C Galsworthy
8 January 1986
Hong Kong Department
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