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4.

Neither the Letters Patent nor the Oaths and

Declarations Ordinance are specific as to the forms of the

other oaths to be taken by the Governor. But we may I

think reasonably assume that they are (or are very close

to) the judicial and official oaths scheduled in the Oaths

and Declarations Ordinance.

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5.

Despite the recent amendments made to Hong Kong's

legislation on the oaths to be taken by EXCO and LEGCO

members, no amendment has been made (or sought) to the

Letters Patent. We are therefore I think clear that the

new Governor takes the oath of allegiance in its "classic"

form.

6.

By way of postscipt, a photograph of Sir Edward's swearing in in 1982 is at Flag C.

15 January 1987

E Leeks

Hong Kong Department

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