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Employment of HKID staff in the future HKBCG
We also discussed the possibility of the future HKBCG employing (or seconding before 1997) 5 to 6 Immigration Officers (who must be BCs) and about 25 local translators, interpreters and other clerical staff from our Department who had the knowledge of the existing working systems (especially the record system). You are aware that this is
a civil service issue fraught with political implications. You agreed to let us have more information in this respect so that the issue could be considered in greater detail.
External Frontier Convention and the Schengen Ageement
I am thankful for the updated information your have provided us on this subject and for your kind agreement to look into the case of visa-free visit to Austria and Mauritius by BN (0) passport holders.
Storage of Lektrievers for holding microjackets
As requested,
I attach
relevant information regarding
requirements, the sample quotation
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at Appendix
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the Lektriever room from one of the
suppliers, and the types of Lektrievers (with names suppliers) which we are using.
Setting up of a liaison desk in UK
You raised the need for a liaison
of
desk at
your end to co-ordinate the various issues arising from the future transfer of functions and records. I welcome this idea and hope that you will let me know the details when they are available.
I might have overwhelmed you with information and ideas during your brief visit here. But with only 3 years remaining and a task of such magnitude and complexity, you would appreciate the need for early planning and agreement in preparation for a smooth handover.
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