TNAG-0710-FCO40-876-Extension-of-term-of-office-of-Governor-of-Hong-Kong-1978 — Page 11

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RALLIVED A GRAZY NO. 51

1 6 MAR 1978

15 March 1978

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In his letter of

January 1977 Bi Heseltine conveyed Her Majesty's approval to a second extension of Sir Murray MacLehose's appointment as Governor and Commander-in-Chief, Hong Kong, for a period of one year until November 1978.

Sir Murray was appointed initially on 19 November 1971 for five years and his appointment was subsequently extended by one year to November 1977.

Dr Owen has been considering what arrangement would be best after November 1978. The high esteem in which Sir Murray MacLehose continues to be held in Hong Kong, coupled with the difficulties of replacing him in the most busy period of the legislative and budgetary programme, have led Dr Owen to conclude that it would be desirable for Sir Murray's appointment to be extended again until August 1979. This would allow his successor to take up the office in early September, immediately prior to the new session of the Hong Kong Legislative Council.

The Foreign and Commonwealth Secretary would be grateful to know whether this proposal meets with The Queen's approval.

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The Rt Hon Sir Philip Moore KCVO CB CMG

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