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as a possible future Governor. The Governor now believes that a move would be in the interests of Hong Kong. He is, however, most anxious that no word of this should get back to Mr Haddon- Cave.

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If Mr Haddon-Cave were to move we would have to consider who should replace him as Financial Secretary. I think the most efficient solution, which would yet retain confidence in Hong Kong, would be Mr Jordan with a top grade economic adviser from outside. Mr Haddon-Cave would, however, have to be seen to have moved on to higher things.

22 July 1974

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Mr Wilford

A C Stuart

Hong Kong & Indian Ocean Dept.

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