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(b)

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To reject the concept of a "through train" for

sovereignty-sensitive posts;

To demand a high degree of influence over

appointments at the

level before 1997; and

Director/Deputy Director

To expect a high degree of "cooperation" from

HKG

(e.g., information on nationality and

right of abode)

which the civil service will

suspect as opening the door to CPG political

scrutiny of appointments (and promotions).

19.

Furthermore, HKG may well find that the CPG's

criteria for assessment of nominees are intrinsically

political:

(a) Perceptions of "loyalty" to the SARG will be a

significant CPG consideration (whereas HKG

would focus on track record and future

potential); in particular,

(b)

"Foreign connections" (principally nationality

and right of abode) will be a concern for the

CPG not just for sovereignty-sensitive posts

for all officers (principally the

but

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