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胡腐藏气 OUR REF
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N.C.G. Whitney Esq.,
Hong Kong Department,
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Dear Nigel,
10 December 1992
Mr Ricketts
HKG has
Cartland that we
10/12
there will be
a
gave for ther in writing to
further agreed by implying
that
compensation scheme. Should I write asking waters to point out to Cortland that the understanding in his letter of 10/12 (attached) in not correct?
HMOCS Arrangements : Line to take
with the HMOCS Association
I understand that Cartland
how news deinded to reck
reclcction (surprise, surprise!)
I attach a copy of the letter sent to Michael Cartland on 8 December and a copy of his reply of 10 December.
Whilst the news was well received, and given a very favourable interpretation by the HMOCS Association Committee, they are clearly very anxious that the promised consultations should be held as soon as possible. are able to provide any further information on this point before the Association AGM to be held on 19 December I should be most grateful.
If you
а
Mr. Marris
Mr.
!!!/12
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pa.
Mess
your age
like
( M.J.C. Waters )
for Secretary for the Civil Service
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