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1.
The staffing profile for the post-1977 Consulate-
General also seemed to me very large when I first saw it.
It was drawn up on the basis of discussions between PPD
and HKD I have since discussed the matter further with
HKD and both the staffing level and the related question of
future demand for Cantonese speakers is the subject of
separate minuting with the Administration.
2.
Present indications are that the staff anticipated, although large, will in fact beheeded at least for the
period immediate after 1997. Further refinement of the
assessments may alter this view. There is no need to make
any firm decision at present. Equally, I see no need to
talk to the Chinese at this stage and at least until we are
quite clear about our own wishes about accommodation. I
therefore agree with the line taken in the temporising reply
to the Ambassador.
16 January 1986
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