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Above all my feeling is one of pride in the

achievements of Hong Kong, its people and its Government.

In the course of my Diplomatic Service career I have seen

the territory grow and flourish over a period of some

25 years.

I spent four very happy years in Hong Kong as

Political Adviser to an earlier distinguished Governor,

Lord MacLehose. I have the greatest admiration for the

thriving society and economy that has been built up in

Hong Kong. I have come to know and to have the greatest

confidence in those who will now advise me, both

Councillors and Officials.

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5. I plan to take up my new responsibilities in early

April. Before then I shall be briefing myself fully on

all aspects of the territory and its administration and

Dve i meeting key people involved with Hong Kong. I know I have

much to learn, both in the weeks ahead and after I have

taken up my job. Meanwhile I know that the administration

will remains qui the very carest

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of Hong Kong (is in excellent hands under the Acting

under

Governor, Sir David Akers-Jones, and an experienced team

of advisers and officials.

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no doubt that challenging years of change

and development lie ahead for Hong Kong. But I am convinced

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that its prospects are bright. I have confidence in Hong

Kong's future and the abilities of its people. I have

confidence too in the full commitment of both the British

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