TNAG-2423-FCO40-3525-Hong-Kong-Her-Majesty-s-Overseas-Civil-Service-(HMOCS)-poli-1992 — Page 77

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We acknowledge receipt of HMG's draft proposals for Members of HMOCS currently working in Hong Kong. In our view these proposals merely serve to elaborate HMG's opening statement circulated to all HMOCS Members on 10 April 1992,

and subsequent statements made at the meetings with HMOCS

representatives on 7 and 8 May 1992.

2.

HMG's draft proposals fail to address the fundamental issues set out in our initial response and subsequent letter of 4 May 1992, and as such do not form an equitable basis

for discussion at this time.

3.

In the light of our discussions this week, and

explanation of points of concern to HMOCS Members in Hong

Kong, we look forward to receiving revised proposals by HMG which accord with long established practice in dependant territories when British sovereignty ceased, and take into

account views expressed by Members of our Association prior

to and during your visit.

4.

In furtherance of HMG's

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commitment that there would

be full consultation on these matters, we welcome the

assurance that you will seek to instruct the Secretary for

the Civil Service to extend the option date for the new

pension scheme.

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