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7.
misunderstanding
terms
on
Mr
Jackson-Lipkin's letter may reflect a
of the change announced last March in the
which newly recruited
henceforth be appointed.
But
overseas
officers
overseas recruitment
continues, as and when overseas expertise is required.
would
itself
8.
I
sympathise with
Jackson-Lipkin should not be
channel for
a
discussiuon
the Governor's
feeling that Mr
Secretary
encouraged to use this private
the policy with
of
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.
Dessalat
A C Galsworthy
8 January 1986
Hong Kong Department
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