TNAG-1636-FCO40-2252-Visits-by-FCO-officials-to-Hong-Kong-1987 — Page 82

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(iv)

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This strongly suggests that we seek a solution

with built-in flexibility. One approach would be

to accommodate 'core' functions in the main

Consulate-General building, with the more variable

or uncertain functions out-housed. Another would

be to secure space for the 'core' functions and

negotiate options on sufficient extra, adjoining

space to allow other functions to share the same

building if that seemed the most practical

solution;

(v) Whatever plans we make will require the

co-operation of the Hong Kong Government and the

concurrence of the Chinese;

(vi)

Our requirements have considerable financial

implications;

(vii)

Establishment of an office to handle JLG work from

1 July 1988 needs to be handled separately from

our planning for the Consulate General.

This will

be the subject of separate recommendations;

(viii) The considerations dealt with in the annex to this

paper need fully to be taken into account.

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