No:
71.
GOVERNMENT HOUSE,
HONG KONG.
21st August, 1946.
62
38
54245/45.
Sir,
33.
Encls. 1, 2, 3,
& 4.
Encl. No. 5
I have the honour to refer to your telegram No. 534
of the 18th July on the subject of appointments to Executive
Council.
2.
On receipt of your telegram under reference, the
position was examined and definitive appointments of the four
unofficial members were made on 20th July. These appointments
are valid until the 27th May, 1947, the date when the previous
provisional appointments we re due to terminate. Copies of the
instruments of appointment are transmitted herewith for your
information.
3.
On the return to the Colony of Dr. P. S. Selwyn-
Clarke, Director of Medical Services, Mr. T. M. Hazlerigg
was also given a definitive appointment effective until 27th
May, 1947. A copy of the instrument of appointment is enclosed
for your information.
4.
With reference to paragraph 5 of your telegram under
reference, I am advised that no steps are required to validate
acts performed by Executive Council as constituted prior to the
new appointments reported above.
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE
GEORGE HALL, P.C., M.P.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient, humble servant,
Mark Young.
GOVERNOR.
RECEIVED
10 SEP 1946
C. O, REGY