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CHIEF SECRETARY: Sir, the localisation policy has been in
operation for many years and as I have explained in answer
to a previous question, it applies at the recruitment
level. It is a steady policy which is intended to make
best use of local talent wherever it is available.
It has
been progressing well over the years and has not been
affected by any of the wastage or resignation rates within
departments. That does not mean to say that we do not see
continuing role, also, for expatriate officers. We
expect to see, up to and beyond 1997, a continuing role
for expatriate officers, and indeed, there will be
substantial number of expatriate officers as Heads of
Departments by the time 1997 arrives.
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It is
is a question of maintaining the balance between the
international
experience which some expatriate officers
can provide, and
a natural
to requirement
localise the
service, Sir. I am satisfied with the progress so far.