5 April 1993
R N Peirce Esq UKMis
NEW YORK
Foreign & Commonwealth
Office
London SWIA 2AH
Telephone: 071-
210 8045
INDI
PEIRCE
RN
54
YOUR APPOINTMENT AS POLITICAL ADVISER, HONG KONG
1.
I am writing to confirm that the PUS has accepted the recommendation of the No 2 Selection Board that, subject to medical clearance and satisfactory completion of any necessary courses, you should be appointed to Hong Kong, replacing William Ehrman as
You should Political Adviser on promotion to grade 4. aim to arrive at Post in early September, agreeing a precise arrival date directly with Post, and keeping us informed of your travel plans.
2. You will receive the salary and allowances of the higher grade from the date you take up the appointment. PSD will be writing to you separately
The tour length is about the financial implications.
two years and the normal full posting is two x two
I years, with fare paid leave between each tour. enclose a copy of the Job Specificaiton, the latest Post Report and a briefing check list for your information.
3. I will be your point of contact in PMD on matters relating to this post. Training Secretariat (John Riley) will contact you in due course to arrange any necessary pre-posting training.
4. The Governor in Hong Kong will be sent a copy of
If you have not already seen your your assessment. grade manager and been given a copy of this could you please ensure that you call on him and receive this before taking up your appointment?
5. Following your promotion, Richard Makepeace on 210 8070 takes over from Peter Johnstone as your Grade Manager. He will be happy to see you at any time if you wish to discuss any matter concerning your career.
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