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partly exploring the most tactful way of conveying the news of
the disappointing decision to Mr. Kidd, partly in a more general
discussion on technical education recruitment and the part played
by the Secretariat. Mr. Bridge explained that all indents had
to be issued, and offers of appointments approved, by the Public
Service Commission. But the Appointments Division of the
Secretariat has a co-ordinating and advisory function and
apparently takes over much of the work. Mr. Bridge said it would
be helpful if he could be sent a copy of the Hong Kong Government
Section of TETOC's Monthly Progress Report on recruitment.
21. At an earlier stage of my visit I had tentatively sounded
Mr. Kingwell on the question of the full reimbursement of TETCC's
recruitment costs. Mr. Kingwell's advice was that I would be
unwise to pursue the matter. The Hong Kong economy is badly
affected by the general economic recession and funds are short :
any suggestions that TETOC might seek full reimbursement would
precipitate the transfer of recruitment to the London Office. As
explained elsewhere in this report this would cause the same thing
to happen to recruitment for the Polytechnic.
II. Volume of future Recruitment to be handled by TETOC
22. My attempts to obtain an assessment of our future commitment
met with a contradictory response. At an early stage of my visit,
Mr. Kingwell, who is the only person in a position to give an
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informed estimate told me that for the next year or so there
would be very little expatriate recruitment required. At a later
stage he said he was particularly keen that the work should remain
with TETOC because of the volume of recruitment involved in
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