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HKA 373/393/5

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Sir Arthur Fower KCB MBE

11 South Square

Grays Inn

LONDON WC1R SEL

27 November 1978

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TTORNEY-GENERAL, HONG KONG

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You were kind enough to send me details of a number of applicants for the post of ttorney-General in Hong Kong. Board saw all of them except fir brian Smedley, who came forward too late.

You may be interested to know that two of the ilks you suggested, Mr R L C Hartley and r w ticL Howard, have been short-listed for this appointment. The other candidates under consideration include another practising milk,

Mr JC Griffiths who has prosecuted for the Crown in Hỏng Kong and is well thought of there.

I cannot yet say when we shall reach a decision or whether the successful candidate will be a member of the Bar. In the meantime I am most grateful for all the help which you und your secretary h ve given us.

Blind copies:

Mr Rushford

J W D Hobley Esq CMG QC JP

Hong Kong

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RJT McLaren

Hong Kong and General Department