ME 3AAQ
CONFIDENTIAL
HER MAJESTY'S OVERSEAS CIVIL SERVICE (HMOCS)
POINTS TO MAKE WITH HKG OFFICIALS [DEFENSIVE]
1.
HMG recognise that the transition of Hong Kong to an SAR of PRC will raise problems in relation to HMOCS comparable to those raised in other dependent territories at independence. In the unique circumstances of Hong Kong there may be many ways, including provision of a public officers' agreement, of laying down arrangements for HMOCS benefits payable after 1997. We will need to have full discussions with Hong Kong Government on all these issues in due course. (IF PRESSED) HMG will be discussing the possibilit of sterling safeguards with the Hong Kong Government.
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