formula we are proposing for a gradual staged introduction of trade unionists to public life in Hong Kong which would eventually lead to membership for some on the Legislative Council. This formula, suggested by Hong Kong, involves the appointment of a personality closely associated, personally and publicly, with efforts to improve industrial working conditions in the Colony now; and the grooming of appropriate trade unionists for a career in public life. The question of trade unionists on the Legislative Council is
, you may remember, a matter of particular concern, mentioned by the Secretary of State to the Governor at Hong Kong airport last month.
7.
Sir Denys will doubtless wish to express his opinion on the
progress we have made. I hope to be able to give you the essential part of our suggested redraft before Sir Denys calls
on the PUS tomorrow.
8 June 1976
Mhuth
PL O'Keeffe
Hong Kong & Indian Ocean Dept
CC:
Mr Cortazzi
Mr Larmour
Mr Male
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