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from the Commonwealth in order to be near fami

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(b) Earl of Oxford and Asquith. Born 1916. Assistant District Commissioner, £840 plus 3270

Educated Ampleforth Expatriation allowance per annum. and Balliol (scholar and 1st in Greats). Married, no children. Military service 1939-1942. Appointed to District Commissioner Palestine Administrative 1942. reports *Conduct excellent; reserved in manner. an impression of slowness but can pursue a problem

Is with energy when his interest is aroused. impartial in administrative work and is respected by Chief Secretary both Jewish and Arab:communities". reports "Keen and able and when more decisive will be first class*. High Commissioner adds "has been my Frivate Secretary when I found him thorough and painstaking. He is probably more suited to district administration than purely office work".

2. should be glad to learn if you consider that either or both these officers would be suitable for transfer to Hong ong. should be grateful for telegraphic reply.

SECER.

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