CO129-611-5 Development Secretariat- appointment of registrar of Co-operatives 10-3-1947 - 10-3-1948 — Page 28

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are, are quite good, but I think that

I

Mr. Surridge should be asked for his advice.

understand that he will not be back in the

United Kingdom until about the middle of April, and

perhaps it would be advisable for a semi-official

letter to be sent to him asking for his views as

to Mr. Ricketts's suitability for the Hong Kong

post. One other point that arises, is this post

definitely to be offered on agreement or could it

be permanent and pensionable if a serving officer

is selected?

Proms. Branch (P.703) to note.

P.f. should be noted.

I have atturbed ophosita coty of a tel.

free to suggesting u. Ricketts.

just received

YRBcryli

y March, 1948.

M. Phillips mentiend this case in me and would lake to discuss with you.

YX Bogh

Niw all all

Flare rue W. Edmonds' minutī of 19/3/48 on M: Ricketts' Pt velow, in which he refers to the John Shaw's viens at (84) duern. I fear that if we quote d thou rews to H.K. they would not be Reen to take him. You may think that we should first consult w Surringe, as M. Boyle inqgests above.

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