DSR 11 (Revised Sept 85)
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SIR SK TANG: CHARITABLE TRUST
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Mr Edwards, Leg Ad
Mr O'Brien, HKD
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Mr Briegel (ICR)
1.
We spoke at the telephone today about Sir S K
Tang's gift of £1 million for charitable purposes in the
UK. I should be grateful for your views on whether a
valid trust has been created by that gift, and on how we
should now proceed so as to ensure that Sir S K Tang's
wishes are given effect in the UK.
2.
Background
Enclosures flag(s)
The background to Sir S K Tang's gift is set out in
paragraphs 3 to 6 of my minute of 5 September 1989 to Mr
Edwards and in Hong Kong Department's note of 27 July
1989.
All the relevant background papers are attached,
but the principal items are, I think, identified in my