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1.

QUESTION:

The appointment of the next Governor of Hong Kong.

Who is likely to succeed Sir David Trench?

ANSWER:

I am most grateful to Sir David Trench for having agreed

to extend his term of office, so affording the time to look

carefully for a successor who has the very special qualities

this important office needs. I do not expect the decision or

an announcement to be long delayed.