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MR GOODLAD'S VISIT TO HONG KONG: 24-28 MAY 1992
HMOCS
Points to make
Important subject: difficult decisions for officers
concerning their future and families' future. Appreciate
HMOCS contribution to Hong Kong.
I am carefully considering the report of the FCO/ODA team
who held consultations here with your representatives from
7-11 May. I am sure they have reported fully and fairly.
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Before those consultations I had also studied the
Committee's written comments and a summary of the comments
received from a number of individual officers. I have now
also seen your Chairman's letter of 21 May, with which is your proposal for the compensation scheme.
These are very complex matters and I regret that I have no
further news for you. I am glad that the Hong Kong
Government have extended the deadline for deciding whether
to opt for the new pension scheme. I know you were
concerend about this.
This extension has not lessened our resolve to settle
these issues quickly. We know that they have important
human consequences.
Wish to listen to your concerns. Can assure you that
there will be further consultations.
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