CO129-611-2 Liaison with British Embassy and consulates in China- appointment of political advisor 1-9-1945 - 20-10-1947 — Page 87

15th February, 1947.

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Aidan Crawley, Esq., M.P.

Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Colonial Office.

My dear

aidan,

With reference to the proposed appointment of a Political Adviser to Hong Kong, a person who is very well acquainted with Hong Kong and with the needs of the people has sent me the particulars relating to Major Duncan Smith.

I may say that this lady spoke to me about this matter before I spoke to the Secretary of State and before I knew that a Political Adviser was likely to be appointed.

I do not know Major Smith personally but would it be possible for his qualifications to be considered when this appointment is being made?

Yours,

David Reed-Withand

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