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are in Nigeria), since it is undesirable, on general groumo that non-administrative posts in Hong Kong should be ther

perquisite of the cadet class. For example, the Direct ship of Education and the Police Magistracy used to be Class Rosts, but they are now filled by technically qualified officers. Should not the Post Office be in the charge of a Postmaster- General from the Colonial Postal Service? I am uncertain about the Imports and Exports Department, but, on the face of it, the man in charge should be a Comptroller of Customs from the Colonial Customs Service. The conditions in Hong Kong may, however, be so special that an Administrative Officer should have charge of the Department.

I hope that I have said enough to show that we were not guilty of idle interference,'

592) John Bosht

(J.B. Sidebotham)

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