all the papers that had been submitted by pensioners it seemed from what had been said at this meeting (by Officials) that those handling the issues did not understand the fundamental problem. In this context he asked for sight of the EXCO paper dealing with the problem so that the extent of misunderstanding and misinformation could be evaluated. Sir David regretted that this would not be possible.
18. Sir David said that unfortunately the meeting had to be cut short because he was catching a 'plane, but that he would bear carefully in mind what had been said. He was reminded by Sir Philip and Mr Haye that HK - UK pensioners did not particularly like confronting the HKG but that they felt they nad no option too much was at stake. They had lost a great deal over the last few years and stood to lose a great deal more unless something was done soon. If the HKG and HMG could share the responsibility that was clearly theirs to protect the sterling value of HK - UK pensions, compensate for previous losses and insure the future, justice would be done.
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19. As a post script to the meeting fr Haye asked for a progress report on War Service Credit, which had been with the HKG for nearly two years. Mr Shipley said that it was ready at last to go to EXCO. Mr Haye hoped that it could be agreed before those who stood to benefit from it died.