TNAG-0287-FCO40-323-Briefs-for-visits-in-UK-of-Governor-designate-of-Hong-Kong---1971 — Page 13

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Mr C J Hall (on arrival)

1.

I have discussed briefly with Mr Laird the need to brief Sir Murray MacLehose on staffing problems in Hong Kong. I have said it would be much better if this could be done when you have had time to make the contribution which you are no doubt in a position to make after your recent 3 months work in Hong Kong.

2. Could you be good enough to bear this in mind please? I would hope sometime in late September to be in a position to put a brief paper, say not more than 3 sides of foolscap, to Sir Murray setting out

a.

b.

C.

the problems of staff in Hong Kong;

ways in which the FCO might be able to help;

any overall suggestions which we may wish to commend to him for consideration.

28 July 1971

cc Mr JA Clewley Hong Kong Dept

P Scanlon

Dependent Territories General Department

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