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We acknowledge receipt of HMG's draft proposals for Members of HMOCS currently working in Hong Kong. In our view these proposals merely serve to elaborate HMG's opening statement circulated to all HMOCS Members on 10 April 1992,
and subsequent statements made at the meetings with HMOCS
representatives on 7 and 8 May 1992.
2.
HMG's draft proposals fail to address the fundamental issues set out in our initial response and subsequent letter of 4 May 1992, and as such do not form an equitable basis
for discussion at this time.
3.
In the light of our discussions this week, and
explanation of points of concern to HMOCS Members in Hong
Kong, we look forward to receiving revised proposals by HMG which accord with long established practice in dependant territories when British sovereignty ceased, and take into
account views expressed by Members of our Association prior
to and during your visit.
4.
In furtherance of HMG's
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commitment that there would
be full consultation on these matters, we welcome the
assurance that you will seek to instruct the Secretary for
the Civil Service to extend the option date for the new
pension scheme.
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