TNAG-2442-FCO40-3549-Hong-Kong-Civil-Service-appointments-and-promotions-1992 — Page 49

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4. I submit a draft telegram to this effect.

I would not

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recommend suggesting to Hong Kong that they claw back the appointment of Mr Eason. This has now been publicly announced and cannot be gainsaid without a great deal of embarrassment and resentment. I recommend we use this case to tighten up procedures for the future.

Paschatte

P F Ricketts

Hong Kong Department

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