TNAG-0326-FCO40-362-Appointments-to-membership-of-Legislative-Council-of-Hong-Ko-1972 — Page 67

COLONIAL SECRETARIAT FILE

No. SCR 7/1136/71

No:

34)

GOVERNMENT HOUSE,

HONG KONG,

Sir,

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(78) (79

11th July 1972

I have the honour to inform you that I have made the following provisional appointments to the Legislative Council:

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Official

Mr A. P. Richardson with effect from 17th July 1972

during the absence of Mr. D. R. W. Alexander, CBE

Mr C. J. G. Lowe with effect from 17th July 1972

during the absence of Mr J. Canning.

Unofficial

Mr H. M. G. Forsgate with effect from 12th July 1972

during the absence of Mr P, G. Williams

Mr LI Fook-wo, OBE, with effect from 12th July 1972

during the absence of Mr O. V. CHEUNG, OBE, QC.

Mr Richardson's previous provisional appointment referred to in your despatch HKK 1/11 of 9th May 1969 expired on 20th September 1969 following the return to Hong Kong of Mr R. M. Hetherington, DFC, On this occasion he will act as Director of Urban Services whilst Mr Alexander is on vacation leave.

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This will be Mr Lowe's first appointment to the Council. He will act as Director of Education during Mr Canning's absence on leave.

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Similarly, it will be Mr Forsgate's first appointment to the Council. He is the General Manager of the Star Ferry Co. Ltd. and of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co. Ltd. and a nominated

official member of the Urban Council.

Mr LI's previous appointment referred to in your despatch HKK 1/7 dated 13th August 1971 expired on 17th September 1971 following the return to Hong Kong of the then Mr Y. K. KAN, CBE.

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Copies of the instruments of appointment and of the Gazette notices promulgating the appointments are attached.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient, humble servant,

M

M. Lehe

GOVERNOR

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE SIR ALEC DOUGLAS-HOME, KT, PC, DL, MP SECRETARY OF STATE FOR FOREIGN AND COMMONWEALTH AFFAIRS