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7.

Mr

a

Jackson-Lipkin's letter may reflect

misunderstanding of the change announced last March in the

on wh i ch newly recruited overseas officers

be appointed.

But overseas recruitment

terms

henceforth

continues, as and when overseas expertise is required.

8.

would

itself

I sympathise with the Governor's feeling that Mr

Jackson-Lipkin should not be encouraged to use this private

channel for a discussiuon of policy with the Secretary of

State. It could put the Chief Justice and the Governor in an

awkward position. I therefore hope that the Secretary of State

will feel that Draft A is sufficient.

Rezeralment

A C Galsworthy

8 January 1986

Hong Kong Department

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