TNAG-0591-FCO40-724-Appointment-of-Governor-of-Hong-Kong-1976 — Page 24

Summary Translation

Identical representations dated 20.5.76 addressed to

H.M. the Queen and Secretary for Commonwealth and Foreign Affairs from

Mr. CHENG Yam-on, Chairman of N.T. Chairman of Society, Fraternal

Association Ltd., give credit to H.E. Sir Murray Machehose for his

brilliant leadership and request that H.E. be asked to stay in Hong

Kong to work for the welfare of the people here.

Hong Kong managed to tide over the oil crisis, the global

recession and the setbacks on local industries and trade during H.E.'s

term of office. All government policies were geared to tackle existing problems and the measures taken were very effective. The setting up

of the Consumer Council was one of the many examples of H.E.'s concern

for the residents. The council has functioned as a useful instrument

to protect the interest of the public against the profiteering merchants.

Among the chain of successful programmes initiated by H.E. were the keep Hong Kong Clean Campaign, the ban on addictable drugs and the deterrant

measures to restore peace and order. H.E.'s dedicated effort in rooting out corrupt practices also won enthusiastic support. The Fight Violent Crime Campaign should have been a success if capital punishment has been restored. However, H.E. has tried to convey Hong Kong people's view on

capital punishment to the British government. As regards the defence

costs, H.E. has shown his sense of responsibility in bargaining for a

smaller share for Hong Kong. The Mass Transit Railway and the 10-year

Housing Project are also evidences of H.E.'s concern for the welfare of the people.

The writer requests that H.E.'s term of office in Hong Kong be

extended so that the meritable projects will not be left half-done.

• Dets of

24 MAY 1976

Let Ton 25 MAY 1976

1

Celonil Sartr

/T's Sin c

тро