TNAG-1000-FCO40-1231-Appointment-of-the-Governor-of-Hong-Kong-Sir-Edward-Youde-1981 — Page 37

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PERSONAL FOR GOVERNOR FROM PUS

YOUR TELNO 1128: NEW GOVERNOR

HKGD (Head)

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Mr. Donald

Sindoteland Had News Dept

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Copies to:-

21 Deceber.

1. Very many thanks for the your remy... sreedy and effective

action with the

Unofficials, and for the very Mlevant advice

your c.v.r.

Timing of Announcement: We will aim for 1000Z on

HKGD will telegraph draft text of announce-

ment and main points for supplementary questioning.

Press Conference for Youde: We will make arrange-

ments with Hong Kong Government Office and inform media

at time of announcement.

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4.

Departure and Arrival Dates:

I Agreed with your

proposals,

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Briefing for Youde: We will say that he will be

giving up his job in the Foreign Office around the end

of the year and will be undertaking thorough briefing

on all external and domestic questions.

telegraph him direct.

By all means

You may TOW

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