this proposal, and HKG subsequently
4.
The FCO agreed with
confirmed that the Chief
million
Secretary had accepted the £1
donation from Sir S K Tang on HMG's behalf and the
money had been placed in a sterling account awaiting HMG's
instruction.
5.
His
His will contained no
widow, who was also his
Sir SK Tang died on 19 June 1986.
mention of the donation.
executor, and his son and daughter, have been informed of
proposal on the administration of the donation.
said that she was content to leave the matter entirely
Governor on both
the
has
in
the
hands of
HMG and the
She
the
educational and medical aspects.
6.
In FCO telno 3149 of 30 November 1987, HMG agreed that
contributions of interest of up to £85,000 should be made
from the Tang Bequest to the UK/HK Scholarships which was
jointly by
and HKG. Through subsequent
correspondence
run
from
HMG
between both governments, the commitment
the Bequest has been further confirmed.
Accordingly,
a sum of £3,658.50 has been drawn down from the deposit as
HMG's
contribution to the UK/HK Scholarship 1988-89.
However, no specific
sought for this payment.
authorization from the FCO has been