CO129-611-2 Liaison with British Embassy and consulates in China- appointment of political advisor 1-9-1945 - 20-10-1947 — Page 57

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As regards the second question (b) referred to in your letter, we give our blessing in principle to the arrangement suggested for a Hong Kong Service officer to accompany lis Majesty's Consul-General, Canton, or any of his subordinate staff on their tours to outlying parts of his Consular District. I should add that with the present shortage of staff it is only very rarely that the Consul-General finds it possible to get away from his post. It is of course understood that no expense shall fall on the Foreign Office in connexion with the proposed attachment.

Yours sincerely,

Auscott

(A. L. Scott)