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CONFIDENT IAL

Hong Kong Department 30

HKK 14/14

Copies 6 RC209/7/04/

HE Sir David Trench GCMG C The Governor

HONG KONG

9 July 1971

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I am writing to thank you for Sir Hugh Norman-Walker's despatch No. 71 about the filling of vacancies for Puisne Judges.

In view of what Sir Hugh said we now propose - with the agreement of the legal advisers and the ODA to recommend Mr Leonard for promotion to the outstanding vacancy. Before we send the papers forward we should be grateful

We for confirmation of your approval of this proposal. should also be glad if, on the assumption that you are in agreement with the proposal to recommend Mr Leonard for promotion, you would arrange for him to be asked whether he

It would be most is willing to accept the appointment. helpful if we could have a reply by telegram.

E O Laird

CONFIDENTIAL

BU

12/7/21.