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the ICAC. The Governor has proposed appointing Mr B E D De Speville, a barrister who joined the HKG in 1981. Mr De Speville is aged 51 and is currently the Solicitor General. Governor considers that he has the right qualities to lead the
ICAC.
5. There may be some criticism that the job has gone to an
expatriate officer, against the tide of localisation. However,
the HKG consider that Mr De Speville is the best candidate and that it would be in line with the localisation programme if a local officer succeeded him upon the expiry of his three year
term in early 1996. In announcing the appointment the HKG will
make clear that Mr De Speville will be the last expatriate
Commissioner.
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